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Mount Ayr Record-News
Mount Ayr, Ringgold County, Iowa
RINGGOLD COUNTY COLUMNS NEWS ~ 2015
BENTON, by Mary Swank:
Thursday, January 29, 2015: Friday night and Saturday Joan and Don STRINGHAM, Jamie STRINGHAM, Mike and Malinda SWANK,
and Shane SWANK attended the John Harris Westling Tournament in Corning. Mitchel SWANK received 5th place in his weight
division.
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Thursday February 19, 2015: Happy 90th Birthday to Socorro WAUGH.
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Thursday February 26, 2015: If you can't attend LaViece BARKER'S open house Sunday at the Ringgold County Senior Citizens Activity Center
in honor of her 95th birthday anniversary from 1 to 4 p.m., please send her a card [address]. LaViece lived near Benton until she moved to
Mount Ayr. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, July 02, 2015: Our bus trip sponsored by the Senior Citizens Center started last Sunday and ended Saturday. We went to Mackinac and the
Island and saw many many places of interest. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, July 23, 2015: The community wishes to express sympathy to the family and friends of LaViece BARKER. Services were held Monday at the
Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, July 30, 2015: Annual Henry MILLER Family Reunion will be held on Sunday, August 9 at the Waubonsie Center, Benton, IA. Potluck at noon.
Family, friends welcomed. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, July 30, 2015: Wednesday a retired dietary party was held in the home of Julia STEPHENS. Those attending were Joan STRINGHAM, Rose CAMPBELL,
Linda McNUTT, Carmene JAMES and Deb SICKELS. Modern Mothers Cub met for supper on Wednesday night at Rumors. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, August 20, 2015: Joan and Don STRINGHAM attended the wedding reception for Matt and Tracy BAINUM on Saturday evening. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, August 27, 2015: MARRIAGES - Jessica Lynn MILLER, of Benton, and Kegan Evan BISHOP, of Benton, married August 08, 2015. Date marriage filed,
August 19, 2015. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, September 24, 2015: The community wishes to express sympathy to the family of Oveda WATSON. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Watson-Armstrong
Funeral Home in Mount Ayr. Interment was at the Benton Cemetery.
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Thursday October 22, 2015: The community wishes to express sympathy to Donald STEPHENS and family and other relatives on the loss of Julia Ann STEPHENS.
Many attended her visitation and funeral which was held last Monday. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, November 05, 2015: The community wishes to express sympathy to Martha RICKER and family and Eugene WAUGH and family on the loss of their mother, Socorro WAUGH.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 2 at the Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home.
CLEARVIEW ESTATES:
Thursday, February 12, 2015:
The Tingley Kitchen Band played for us on the 13th. The monthly birthday party was hosted by the Sunshine Workers 4-H club.
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Thursday February 26, 2015: Condolences go out to Bob EASTON'S family as he passed away last week. He enjoyed coming out to bingo an d
special events. Bob was a special person and will be missed by all who took care of him. Sympathy goes out to the Freda SHIELD'S family.
Freda was a unique lady who enjoyed people and her cat. Freda's great niece, Amber FOOKEN, Clearview's social worker, had the pleasure
to take care of her the past two years. Freda will be missed by everyone.
CLEARVIEW HOME:, by Activites Staff
Thursday, February 05, 2015: Condolences go out to Harold BROWN and his family. Harold was active at Clearview long
before he moved in. He was the harmonica player for the Tingley Kitchen Band for serveral years. When he moved into
Clearview, he was out every Tuesday morning for music in the morning and every Wednesday afternoon to play the harmonica
with Carmene JAMES on the piano. He brought joy to many of the residents with his musical talents. Harold will be missed
by everyone, young and old, at Clearview. Sympathy goes out to Richard DAVISON and his family. Richard was a wonderful
man who took pride in his farm, family and International tractors. He enjoyed looking at tractor magazines and books
with the staff. His family was in daily to support him. Richard will be missed by everyone.
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Condolences go out to the Marion STARK family. Marion was a sweet man who enjoyed life and socializing. When he first moved into Clearview, he loved his
coffee and liked to tease the girls. He was a special resident to many and will be missed by all.
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Thursday, March 19, 2015: Happy birthday to Maxine "Barnett" NORRIS, who will be celebrating her 97th birthday in her new home at Clearview, Mount Ayr,
on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, April 02, 2015: Condolences go out to the Bonnie DURHAM family. She passed away recently. She was a wonderful lady who enjoyed life. Bonnie loved
to visit and make people laugh and she always had something to share, from her embroidery to a story in the paper. She will be missed by staff and residents
at Clearview. There are four residents celebrating wedding anniversaries in April. They are Loren and Alma ELLIOTT on April 2 for 67 years, Bill and Marcene ANDERSON
on April 11 for 63 years, Doc and Mary Lou PENNEBAKER on April 27 for 30 years, and Alice and Dale ARNOLD on April 30 for 64 years.
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Thursday, April 16, 2015: Condolences go out to the Marilyn RICHARDS' family. Marilyn was a special lady to many of us at Clearview, residents and staff.
She would often put a smile on our faces daily by something she'd say. Sympathy goes out to the Barton PERRIGO family. Barton was quite a man who kept to
himself. He was very intelligent and enjoyed watching sports teams from Chicago, including the Bears, White Sox, Cubs, and the Bulls. He will be missed.
Condolences go out to the Robert ADAMS family. Robert was here for a short time, but was a well known man in the community. Thoughts and prayers go out to
them during this tough time. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, April 23, 2015: Condolences go out to the Art GLADFELDER family. Art was a man of few words, yet he could always put a smile on the staff's
face. He will be missed by all who took care of him. God bless him. The Tingley Kitchen Band was in to entertain in the afternoon Tuesday. Band members
included Rose JAMES, Dick and Virginia WALDEN, Peggy SKARDA, Iona TRIGGS, Peggy WAGENKNECHT and Carmene JAMES. The Tingley Methodist Church ladies were in to
host this event. They served cookies and coffee. Church members volunteering were Shirley HICKMAN, Cleone HOSFIELD and Kathy STAMMER.
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Thursday, April 30, 2015: Condolences go out to Mick FRANKLIN and family on the death of her husband, Dick FRANKLIN. Dick was a special man who enjoyed
life. He was always seen driving his electric scooter around the facility and outside enjoying the sunshine. He will be missed by staff and residents at
Clearview. Sympathy goes out to the Alice ARNOLD family. Alice enjoyed reading and watching TV during her stay at Clearview. Her husband, Dale, was also a
constant fixture here. They will be missed by everyone. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, May 07, 2015: Condolences got out to the Ruth EGLY family. Ruth was a wonderful lady with a great family. She did so much for ther family.
Ruth was a longtime CNA at Clearview and volunteered in other places in her retired life. She was loved by many staffers at Clearview as she enjoyed
participating in activities daily. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, May 14, 2015: Condolences to the Gene MOTSINGER family. Gene was a new resident to the facility, but everyone knew who he was. He will be missed
by many. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, June 04, 2015: Condolences go out to the Don STRANGE family. Don has been with Clearview for more than four years. He would have turned 103 on
June 14. Don enjoyed talking about farming and ate candy when his daughter, Shirley ERICKSON, would bring it in. His favorite was fresh popped corn on
Wednesday. He will be missed by everyone. Our sympathy is sent to the Wayne McGEHEE family. Wayne was no stranger to Clearview as we took care of his
wife, Rosetta, and along with Rosetta, you always saw Wayne. He moved next door to assisted living prior to moving into Clearview. He will be missed by
everyone. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, July 16, 2015: Congratulations to Lana HARTMAN on becoming a grandmother twice over the weekend. Renda and Travis HARTMAN delivered two
beautiful boys on Sunday, July 12. Kannon was six pounds and Kolter was five pounds, 12 ounces. Grandparents are Ronda and Ted SMITH and Neil and
Lana HARTMAN. They are welcomed home by big sisters Kylee (14) and Kianna (10). ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, July 23, 2015: Lois Anne SOBOTKA will be celebrating he 80th birthday with her twin brother, Turk ALLEN, on Sunday at 2 p.m.
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Thursday, July 30, 2015: Congratulations to Theola CAMERON and Shawn CAMERON on the birth of their great-granddaughter and granddaughter. Quinn
Catherine BENTLEY, was born July 25 at 10:40 p.m. weighing six pounds and 2.4 ounces and was 19 inches long. Her parents are Taylor and Bradley BENTLEY.
Grandparents are Marty and Shawn CAMERON and Alan and Shelly BENTLEY. Great-grandmother is Theola CAMERON. Amon HUNT received a Veteran's pin during a
special pinning with famly and friends present. He was recognized for his dedication and bravery.
Left: Jake DAILEY pins Amon HUNT.
Right: The Amon HUNT family and friends, L-R: Doris OVERHOLSER, Estelle HALL, Amon
HUNT, Jake DAILEY and Mary Lou McCORMICK
photographs courtesy of Clearview Home.
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Thursday, August 06, 2015: Condolences go out to Betty McBRIDE'S family. Betty was here for a short ime, but everyone enjoyed taking care of this
special lady. Her daughter, Mona HENSLEY, was a past employee at Clearview. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, August 13, 2015: Condolences go out to Richard SCOTT and Butch and Ina CHAPIN on the death of Oleeta SCOTT, wife and mother. Oleeta
was a special lady to everyone. She loved her music, especially her guitar. She attended most musical acts and entertainment at Clearview. She will
be missed and remembered by everyone. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, August 27, 2015: Condolences go out to Tony DRISKELL'S family. Tony wasn't at Clearview very long, but he wasn't unfamiliar to the people
here. Tony and his wife were regular visitors to the facility. He will be missed. God bless him and his family. Condolences go out to Maxine NORRIS
and her family. Maxine was a long-time Ringgold county resident with several connections to staff and other residents. She was a teacher that no one
could forget. Maxine will be missed by everyone here at Clearview. Thoughts and prayers go out to her family. The Waubonsie Tractor Club drove into town
Saturday morning. They stopped on the north drive with people out to watch. They parked them and visited with the residents for an hour. Drivers and
their tractors were Bill STRINGHAM with 1969 JD 1520, Dick WESTLAKE with a 1953 Farmall Super H, Dan KIN with a 1952 8N Ford, Dale JUERGENS with a 1920
ARN Chalmers, Dick SNETHEN with a 1953 Massy "49", Bill ANDREWS with a 861 Ford, John CAMPBELL with a 420 John Deere and Rose CAMPBELL with a Farmall Super A.
photographs courtesy of Clearview Home. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, September 10, 2015: Condolences go out to the Kenny SCUDDER family. Kenny was a lovely man who always carried a smile on his face. He and his
family will be missed by all that worked here. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, September 24, 2015: Congratulations go out to Marla JOHNSON on the birth of her great-grandson, Newt Allen TAYLOR. He was born
at 1:34 a.m. on Sept. 15. Newt weighed six pounds, 13 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long. Parents are Brett TAYLOR and Raelynne HOWELL. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, November 05, 2015: Condolences go out to the family of Socorro WAUGH. Socco was a well respected nurse for many, many years in Ringgold County. Everyonehas
stories to tell about Socco and nursing. She brought smiles and laughter to many staff at Clearview. Socco will be missed by everyone here.
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Thursday, November 26, 2015: 94th birthday party/card shower for Irene SPENCE will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, December 6th , at Cleaview Nursing Home. Cards can be sent to Irene c/o Clearview Nursing Home, Mount Ayr, Iowa 50854. Condolences go out to the family of Marjorie McFARLAND. Many remember her as their school teacher here in Mount Ayr. She als substituted for several
classes after her retirement. She will truly be missed by her friends and family at Clearview. Good luck wishes to Becky CALDWELL as she was able to return to her home with her daughter.
Friday at noon, Matt ROUTH and several of our staff were able to present our three centenarians, Vera DAUGHTON (100), Edith WOOD (101), and Helen BLUNCK (102) with Certificates of Recognition from the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of Iowa and the Director of the Iowa Department of Aging. It was truly an honor to be able to recognize these three ladies on living to 100 years of age and to thank them for all of their valuable contributions they've made to the history and prosperity of our state. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, December 03, 2015: Condolences to the family of Lee FARIS. Lee was a pillar of this community, his involvement in agriculture far-reaching. Our family here at Clearview, as well as the community, are feeling this loss. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, December 10, 2015: Condolences go out to the Mildred "Mick" FRANKLIN'S family. Mick was a special lady. She enjoyed getting her nails done, riding around on her scooter and enjoyed visiting with other residents and the staff. She will be missed by all of us here at Clearview Home.
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Thursday, December 17, 2015: Congratulations to Shirley SWEENEY on the birth of her great-granddaughter, Ruby Kate. Ruby was born Dec. 11 at 7:38 p.m. to Jeff an Tricia ULTERMARKT of
Pella. She weighed eight pounds and 14 ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Joe and Julie ROUTH. Condolences go out to Helen NICHOLS' family. She was a pleasant lady who enjoyed
watching people. Helen attended many activities and enjoyed the company at the table. Staff and other residents will miss her. Blessings go out to her family.
CLEARVIEW HOME, Clearfield, by Nicole Seberger:
Thursday, July 02, 2015: Friday we said goodbye to Beverly STREAM. Bev had been a resident at Clearview for many
years. Her happy go lucky personality and beautiful smile will be greatly missed. Thursday we welcomed new resident Betty PRUDDEN. Betty is a very
sweet lady with a very cheerful disposition! We are very glad to have her with us!
DIAGONAL:
Thursday, March 19, 2015: On Thursday, April 2nd, a 95th Birthday card shower for Harold "Jay" SNYDER will be observed. Cards may be
sent to him at [address], Digaonal, IA 50845. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, June 11, 2015: Allison Rae BUCK, of Diagonal, and Ryan Dee BAILEY, of Diagonal, married June 13. Date marriage filed June 17.
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Thursday, August 06, 2015: MARRIAGES - Casey Jo O'GRADY, of Diagonal, and Adam Wesley STILL, of Mount Ayr, married July 25 2015. Date marriage
filed, July 29, 2015.
ELLSTON:
Thursday, January 08, 2015: Open House for Wilmina (WILKEY) JENNINGS's 90th Birthday at the Ellston United Methodist
Church Fellowship Hall on Sunday, January 18 from 2-4 p.m.
~ ~ ~ ~Thursday, February 12, 2005: Katelyn WARIN spent the week in San Antonio, TX working as an intern at
the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Convention and Tradeshow. She returned to school at ISU on Sunday. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, December 03, 2015: Ellston Christmas on Main The city of Ellston is holding their Christmas on Main event Saturday, December 5. Open houses will be hosted by Moma C's, The Crib and the Foxy Bobcat from 4-7 p.m. Santa Claus will make an appearance from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the Old Station. A free will soup supper will run from 5 - 7 p.m. at the Community Building. Proceeds will help fund next summer's European band trip for Chase HENRY and Tyler JONES. Ellston Cantata A Christmas Cantata, "The Star Still Shines," will be presented by voices from Ellston and Tingley United Methodist Churches on December 6 at 4 p.m. at the Ellston United Methodist Church. This southern gospel presentation provides a toe-tappin' praise and worship experience. Come and rekindle the light that shines in our hearts at Christmas! A goodwill offering chili supper will immediately follow this performance.
HICKORY GROVE by Rose James:
Thursday, January 29, 2015:
The community extends deepest sympathy to the family of one of our own. Rebecca HUNT had spent many years of her life
in the Hickory Grove area and will be greatly missed.
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Thursday February 26, 2015: Best wishes to Amon HUNT on the 90th anniversary of his birth! Family and friends joined him to celebrate at the
REC Saturday afternoon. Rod and Stacy SHIELDS returned Thursday from a week long trip to Arizona to see her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Phil WHITE in Mesa and her sister, Diane and her husband Brian NEIMAN in Phoenix. Lucky them!
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Thursday, March 12, 2015: Kayla and Tyler HANAWALT enjoyed their first trip to the skating rink at Grant City. They thought they had a great time
at the skating party sponsored by the Redding United Methodist Church. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, April 16, 2015: Ronnie and JoKaye SHIELDS returned home on Thursday, after spending the winter in Arizona. En route home in New Mexico they
were in a severe traffic accident and were hospitalized for a few days. They are now recovering from their injuries at home.
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Thursday, May 21, 2015: The community was very much saddened at the death of Gene MOTSINGER. Prayers and condolences go out to the family and friends.
Attending his funeral on Tuesday were Vickie JEANES, Neil and Irma JOHNSTON and Rose JAMES. Friday Charlie and Vickie JEANES attended the graveside
services for her uncle, Truman RUCKER, at the Allen cemetery near Eagleville, MO. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, June 18, 2015: After one hundred and twenty-six years of worshipping God at the Hickory Grove country church, the doors will be closed after
the morning worship service on Sunday, June 21, 2015. Sunday afternoon, JoKaye SHIELDS attended a bridal shower in honor the brides-to-be, Kim
LAMBERT and Jessica MILLER. Kim will soon be married to Shane BISHOP and Jessica will soon be married to Kegan BISHOP. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, July 09, 2015: Josh and Lizzie HANAWALT and family were at Milo on Sunday attending the 50th wedding anniversary of his parents, Jim and Bev
HANAWALT. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, July 23, 2015: Congratulations goes out to the newly wed couple, Shane and Kim BISHOP whose wedding was held Saturday night at the BISHOP
farm. Among neighbors attending the ceremony were Suzie CATANZARETI, Charlie and Vickie JEANES, Josh and Lizzie HANAWALT, Kayla and Tyler. Ronnie and JoKaye
SHIELDS attended the wedding, Saturday evening, of Shane BISHOP and Kim LAMBERT. It was a very beautiful outdoor wedding. Maggie Jo WASKE accompanied the
SHIELDS home while her parents stayed for the reception. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, July 30, 2015: Walt and Beverly McGINNIS attended the HENSLEY family reunion Saturday at the REC community room.
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Thursday, August 13, 2015: Congratulations goes out to Jessie MILLER and Kegan BISHOP. They were married on Saturday in a beautiful ceremony at Fife's Grove
with the pond as a backdrop. Rose JAMES attended the ceremony and the reception which was held on the Country Club grounds. Charlie and Vickie JEANES were
among the many that attended the reception. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, August 20, 2015: Saturday evening, Tracy FERIS and Matthew BAINUM were married at the Middle-fork church with a reception at the Mount Ayr Legon.
Locals who attended wer Bev McGINNIS, Lizzie, Kayla and Tyler HANAWALT and Vickie JEANES. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, September 10, 2015: Sunday Neil and Irma JOHNSTON and Laurence and Margaret BISHOP atended the OLENY family reunion which was held at the
Frontier Hall in Redding. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, September 24, 2015: Saturday night everyone had a good time at the Watterson reunion with lots of food and visiting. A big thank you goes out to
Junior WION and Joe and Nora FEUMMELER for hosting the reunion which was held at the Watterson camp ground. Neighbors attending were Kevin JAMES,
Charlies and Vickie JEANES, Walt and Beverly McGINNIS and Laurance and Margaret BISHOP. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday October 22, 2015: Many people were in Allendale, MO., at the Community Building on Saturday, celebrating the ninetieth birthday of Delbert
JACKSON. Neighbors of this community attending were Walt and Beverly McGINNIS, Vickie JEANES, Neil and Irma JOHNSTON, Kevin JAMES, Suzie CANTANZARETI, and
Rose JAMES. Charlie and Vicki JEANES attended the funeral of Basil CRAIG on Wednesday which was held at the Christian Church in Eagleville, MO.
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Thursday November 12, 2015: The community was saddened with the death of Socorro WAUGH. She was loved by all who knew her and a long-time member of the Hickory Grove Church. Neighbors atteding her funeral this past week were Ronnie and JoKaye SHIELDS, Neil and Irma JOHNSTON, Carmene JAMES, Kevin JAMES and Rose JAMES.
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Thursday, December 03, 2015: This community was saddened with the death of Lee FARIS. Prayers and condolences go out to his family. Among the neighbors attending his funeral on Monday of this week were Ronnie and JoKaye SHIELDS, Lawrence and Margaret BISHOP, Rose JAMES and Kevin JAMES.
KELLERTON by Kathy Still & Jan Holmes:
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Thursday February 26, 2015: 100th birthday card shower for Doris GIBSON, Kellerton, Iowa, on Tuesday, March 3.
The death of another past resident of Kellerton was reported this past week. Larry KNEEDLER passed away last Sunday. He was the son of
John and Lela KNEEDLER. He is survived by wife and children, and sisters, Mary and Sharon, and brother, Marvin. Deepest sympathy is extended
to family and friends.
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Thursday, March 12, 2015: Saturday, March 14 - Gospel Sing at 6 p.m. at Family Worship Center (Prior Assembly of God), featuring former "New Hope"
Clyde and Alice SWEETEN, Gary PALMER, Lisa JONES and Kenny CAMPBELL. Fellowship and refreshments will follow. The community is saddened to hear of the
death of a long time resident, Marion STARK, in the nursing home in Mount Ayr following a lengthy illness. He will be greatly missed by family and many
friends. Deepest sympathy is extended to his wife, Donna, and all of his family. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 11th at 2 p.m. at
Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, March 26, 2015: Judy DOOLITTLE has a new great-grandson. Byin Melvin HEWLETT was born this past week to Aric and Correnia HEWLETT of Chariton.
The little man weighed in at 7 lbs., 2 oz. and is 20 in. long. Penni HEWLETT of Iowa City is one of the grandparents. Judy went to see Bryin on Saturday
and Sunday, and visited with Penni, too. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, April 30, 2015: Pete and Larita LESAN drove from Apache Junction, Arizona on March 26 to attend the funeral service at Turlock, California for his
brother, Richard (Dick) LESAN, age 85, which were held on March 28th. Pete and Larita returned to their home in rural Kellerton, Iowa on April 9th to attend
the funeral services for her brother-in-law, Melvin HODGE, age 88, of Atlantic, Iowa on April 11th.
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Thursday, May 07, 2015: The community was saddened by the death of a long-time resident, Loreen REED. Lorren has been a resident of the Mount Ayr Health
Care for a few years. Her health had been declining. Deepest sympathy is extended to all of the family. Loreen was a very special lady, and loved by those
who knew her. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, May 14, 2015: There was a luncheon for the family of Loreen REED at the Kellerton Community Center following her funeral Tuesday morning.
Burial was in Van Wert. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, May 28, 2015: The Grand Valley Alumni Banquet was well attended with the 25-year class being one of the honored groups. Members of the class of
1990 in attendance were: Angie (Grose) Kolesari, Michelle (Snook) Byer, Jenni (Boles) Determann, Andrea (Norris) Frier, Ken Harrison, Randy Jackson and Cindy (Sego)
Richardson. Former teachers of the 1990 class present were Bruce Lange and Ed Parman. Among others attending the banquet were Debbie Holmes and Kathryn Still, Bob Williams
from California and his sister, Marlene Williams, Sandy Campbell, Mitzi Tann and friend Galen. The alumni banquet was well attended this year.
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Thursday, June 11, 2015: The community was saddened by the death of long-time resident, John BROWN, following a lengthy illness. John was well liked by all
who knew him. Deepest sympathy is extended to all of his family and friends. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 11th at 10:30 a.m. at Watson-Armstrong
Funeral home. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, June 18, 2015: Funeral services were held on Thursday for long-time resident, John BROWN. John was a very kind and friendly man and will be
greatly missed by his family and many friends. Deepest sympathy is extended to family and friends. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, July 09, 2015: This area lost a wonderful man this past week. Kenny MARKLEY impacted so many lives, both young and old. He will be greatly missed
by so many friends, past students, and family. This writer will truly miss Kenny. He will be remembered as a real gentleman. Deepest sympathy is extended to
family and his close friends. May God bless you all, and give you peace. Thirty-five children ages preschool through grade seven attended the community
Bible School held June 30 and July 1 at the Kellerton United Methodist Church. A special thanks to all of the helpers who gave of their time and talents
to share God's love. A total of $54 was raised in the daily offerings which will be donated this year to the Iowa chapter of Make a Wish Foundation.
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Thursday, July 16, 2015: Shirley and Terry TICE recently traveled to Columbus AFB, Columbus, Mississippi for the Awards Ceremony, July 1st for Lt. Stephen
TICE. He received his silver flight wings. He can now fly any plane on the planet. He finished 2nd of 19 other young Air Force officers. He also received the
coveted Air Force Association Award for "dedication to military aviation, personal integrity, and sense of patriotism." He will be receiving orders to Myrtle
Beach, S.C. to fly C-17's - a cargo jet that can haul up to 800,000 pounds of equipment and cargo. Stephen is married to Lt. Ashelyn TICE and they have a
2 year old son, Dominic Terry TICE. Also attending were his mother, Correna TICE, his sister, Dakota, his best friend John and his Aunt Theresa, all from
Ohio. Dick WINKLER of Lorimor, Donna WEBB'S son-in-law, passed away this past week. Deepest sympathy is extended to his wife, Dianna, and son, Cody,
and the rest of his family and friends. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, August 06, 2015: Word was received of the death of a former resident, Wayne GEORGE, in Wyoming. Deepest sympathy is extended to family and
friends. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, August 27, 2015: August 20 - delayed - Our community was deeply saddened by the terrible tragic death of two of our residents, Carla HANDY and
her grandson, Eric FULLER, in a vehicle accident this past week. Eric's mother Lilly FULLER remains hospitalized from their injuries. We wish to extend
deepest sympathies and prayers for the healing of those left. August 24 - Nicholas and Eleanor JACKSON from Des Moiens spent the weekend with their
grandparents, Dick and Camille JACKSON. On Friday evening, Florence, Collus and Jane LAWHEAD were supper guests of the JACKSONS, celebrating Florence's
94th birthday. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, September 03, 2015: I saw in the Des Moines Register that Stephen MERRITT had died. Stephen was the son of Everett [and
Jennie Mae (FOLTZ) MERRITT, I believe. They moved away from Kellerton in the 50's. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, September 10, 2015: Deepest sympathy is extended to Dean BLADES and his family on the sudden death of his brother, Duane "Froggie" BLADEDS. Our
thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, September 17, 2015: Sandy CAMPBELL attended her sister, Linda and Harold FOLAND'S 50th Wedding Anniversary held in Grand River on Sunday.
A luncheon was held at noon followed by a reception for close friends in the afternoon. It was good seeing relatives from a distance that hadn;t gotten to
see for a long time. The celebration was held by their daughtes, Stacey and Cherie. Wishing them many more years of happiness. Judy DOOLITTE attended the
STILL dinner on Sunday at Kellerton Community Center. She repored that she had a good time. Jesse STILL came Saturday morning and helped Grandma and
Aunt Jan get everything to the Community Center for the annual STILL dinner. We had a great attendance and many relatives of Leonard and Mary STILL, we
had not visited with for years. Everyone seemed to have a great time and the food was outstanding and plentiful. The kids enjoyed having the gymnasium
to play in. Our Community Center is a great place to have a get-together, and the price is very reasonable. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, September 24, 2015: MARRIAGES - Heather Nicole BROBST, of Kelleton, and Cody Joshua DOOLITTLE, of Kellerton, married September 15,
2015. Date marriage filed, September 16, 2015. Graveside services were held for Stephen MERRITT of Franklin, N.C., Saturday, September 19, 2015, at the
Kellerton [Maple Row] Cemetery. A luncheon was served at Peggy WAGON KNECKT'S home following the services. Those in attendance were Marlene SCHULTZ, Rosie
FOXWELL, Rich SCHULTZ of Johnston, Larry and Vergene HOPKIN of Albert Lea, MN., Connie Ferguson of Baxter, IA, Bill and Kay PRITCHARD of Des Moines,
Reverend Phil and Margaret CON of Osceola, Russ WOLF of Urbandale, Chad WIGMAN of Des Moines, Carol WEST of Gentry, MO., Jim HUITT of Monore, Loraine
LINK of Mount Ayr, Sandy CAMPBELL of Slater, Theola WEEDA of Mount Ayr and Phile and Pattie FOLTZ of Mount Ayr. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, October 01, 2015: Dee EURITT reported that Col. Tom ALLEN donated $100 at the Kellerton Breakfast for Supper meal this month. He just came in
and told Paul FIFER that he should donate to our roof fund and did not even want a meal. John and Paul talked with Retired Col. ALLEN for quite a while.
It was great for the guys to reminisce and talk about family ties to the community.
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Thursday, October 15, 2015: The new roof has been done on the Community Center (which includes the former Grand Valley Community school gymnasium,
Voc Ag room and industrial arts room). We certainly wish to thank the [GV] Alumni for seeing that this was done. They are making updates to our center.
We were driving around our town after church on Sunday and noticed several places are decorated for fall. I wish to thank Janie STARK for planting flowers
in the cement containers on the four corners of the main (Decatur) street here in town. They are very pretty.
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Thursday November 12, 2015: Deepest sympathy is extended to Kristen AKERS and her family with the death of her father, Darrel PORTER, this past week. Our prayers are with Justin and Kristen and their family. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, December 03, 2015: Kellerton Event The Kellerton Volunteer Fire Department will hold a Christmas Event and Soup Supper on Saturday, December 12 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the S.I.P.R. Building (Community Center). At 3 p.m. there will be fire truck rides and a visit from Santa. The soup supper will begin at 4 p.m. with a drawing to be held at 6 p.m.
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Thursday, December 31, 2015: Saturday evening, Kathryn and Rod and Debbie HOLMES were called to Des Moines to see their brother, John HOLMES at Mercy Hospital, whose condition
was declining. John was returned to his home on Sunday, and then to the Hospice House in Creston, where he passed away just before 6:00 a.m. on Monday morning.
Former resident, Johnnie HOLMES, passed away at the Hospice House in Creston on Monday morning. Johnnie was born and raised in Kellerton, and has lived in the Des Moines area and in
Mount Ayr for the past 28 days. Funeral services will be at the Armstrong Funeral Home in Mount Ayr on Thursday, December 31 at 2 p.m., with visitation prior to the service at 1 p.m. Thank you to all
who have expressed sympathy, called, or prayed for the family. We appreciate it greatly.
MALOY, by Joan Jackson:
Thursday, January 22, 2015: Kathi BRABY'S mother, Joyce HAYNES, turned 80 on January 18th. Her family met in Kansas
City and stayed the night. The family went out for supper, and had breakfast together in the morning to celebrate. Those
attending were Fred and Joyce HAYNES, Jeannie and Paul SHIPPMAN, Debbie and Alan MILLER, Matt HAYNES, Laurie EVANS,
Mark and Tammy HAYNES and Craig and Kathy BRABY. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, January 29, 2015: Sympathies from the Maloy community go to the family and friends of Triston ACKLEY.
Condolences go to Amy MOBLEY and her family. Amy's grandmother passed away last week. Services for her were held on
Monday in Grant City. Veronica MECKO and Betsy KEENAN were out and about on Saturday doing a "Winter raptor survey" all
around this area. They counted 50 birds: 24 red-tailed hawks, 10 bald eagles and rough legged hawks, a merlin, northern
harrier and prairie falcon. A few of the birds were too far away to definitely identify. It was a nice day for bird
watching. They saw a robin and some meadowlarks which is unusual for the season.
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Thursday, February 05, 2015: The Maloy community lost a long time resident on Thrusday. Richard DAVISON brought his young
family to the area to farm and live south of town in 1968. Richard and Carole have raised their family and farmed inthe
Maloy area for 47 years. Their son, Robert and his family, continue Richard's farming tradition. The red tractors continue
to roll. Our sympathies go to the DAVISON family. A memorial service for Richard was held Monday morning in Mount Ayr with
burial in Hopkins, Missouri. Many residents from our community, past and present, attended the service.
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Thursday, March 12, 2015: Betsy KEENAN received word that her brother, Ned KEENAN, died in Maine last week. Sympathies go to her family.
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Thursday, March 19, 2015: A southern Iowa woman has won a $100,000 lottery prize. Janice "Kathi" BRABY of Maloy claimed the eighth of 12 top prizes of
the $100,000 availble in the Iowa Lottery's "$100,000 Mega Crossword" instant scratch game. BRABY claimed her prize Monday at the lottery's headquarters
in Clive. She purchased her winning ticket at CGI Foods, 104 N. Filmore St. in Mount Ayr. The $100,000 Mega Crossword is a $10 scratch game.
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Thursday, April 23, 2015: Weekend visitors in Ringgold and Taylor counties were two of the Catholic sisters who lived in Maloy for many years. Sister
Joanna RETTENMEIER and Sister Marian KLOSTERMANN, who now live in Dubuque, came on Friday. They stayed with Wendell and Joan JACKSON. Friday evening they
all joined Ed and Jan FORD and Steve and Cindy MITCHELL for supper with Dick and Joyce WEEHLER. Saturday the nuns visited friends at Clearview in Mount Ayr
and friends in Maloy. Saturday evening they attended mass in Bedford. They had a chance to visit with several friends at a potluck supper there. Sunday they
attended mass in Mount Ayr and visited with more friends before returning to their homes in Dubuque.
~ ~ ~ ~Thursday, May 07, 2015: Friday Betsy KEENAN met John and Carmen ZIETLER for lunch at the Henry Wallace Center north of Creston.
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Thursday, May 21, 2015: Joe and Donna WARIN attended a baby shower for Alex and Sarah STEPHENS in the home of Brad and Abby ELLIOTT. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, June 04, 2015: The Maloy Shamrocks 4-H Club met Sunday afternoon to do trash pick up on Highway 2. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, June 18, 2015: Joyce WEEHLER attended a bridal shower for Molly BUDACH Saturday morning. Betsy KEENAN is in Stonington, Maine on Deer Isle.
She is there to attend to the burial of her brother Ned's ashes. While she is there she is able to get together with her sister-in-law Judith, her brother an d
sister and nieces and nephews. The family enjoyed a boat ride around some of the islands in Penobscot Bay and much visiting. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, June 25, 2015: Good luck to Payton WEEHLER this week as he competes in the National Junior High Rodeo Finals in Des Moines at the Iowa State
Fair Grounds. His first event was break away on Sunday night. He had a great 5th place. Payton and his cousin, Houston STEPHENS, will be competing in the team
roping Monday night. There will be other events through the week. It was a busy weekend at the KEENAN/TERRELL house. They hosted the annual Solstice party.
Don RAY'S friend Dave LEAFGREN came from Fort Madison to visit him. They helped Brian with getting the fire area ready. Friday evening Mary Ellen and Carroll
TAYLOR stopped by to visit. Saturday they woke up with a car with California plates in front. Their niece and her mom arrived from L.A. Brian's niece from Green
Bay and her family pulled in later, with her three girls. Friends from Kansas City and Des Moines, Omaha, and some [from] Lamoni joined in for a potluck,
ultimate Frisbee, folk dancing and then the large fire, to celebrate the shortest night of the year. The relatives from California enjoyed the rain.
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Thursday, July 16, 2015: Carole DAVISON received word that she has a new great-grandson. Ashley and Jacob MOSS of Dallas, TX had a new son, Elijah Daniel,
born July 2. The little guy has two older sisters, Ava and Oliva. Elijah's grandparents are Diana (DAVISON) and Dave PEDERSON of Maryville, MO.
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Thursday, July 23, 2015: Saturday evening Craig and Kathi BRABY attended the wedding of Shane and Kim BISHOP. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, August 06, 2015: Word was received that the husband of former Maloy resident, Barrie PARKS, died last week. Brady and Barrie
REYNOLDS lived most recently in Anamosa, Iowa. Wendell and Joan JACKSON'S family helped celebrate their 50th anniversary Saturday evening in Clarinda.
Family members who attended were Curt JACKSOn, Kevin, Melanie, Wyatt and Hannah JACKSON of Maloy. Also attending were Erin, Charity, Earl, Logan an d
Isabelle from Maryville. Fr. Dave POLICH was a supper guest of Brian TERRELL on Thursday evening. Summer guests of Brian and Betsy are friends
Buddy from Chicago and Austin, who has volunteered to stay through the Fall. Betsy got home from visiting in Buffalo on Friday night. Sunday she went to
see the Fiber Art exhibition at the Des Moines Art Center. It was the las day before they pack it up to send it on. The WARIN family hosted Donna's brother,
Steve and wife, Kitty POORE of Hillsboro, Oregon, for a few days this week. Steve was here for his Class of 1970 reunion. They all attended the CREES
family reunion in Grand River on Saturday. The WARINS have had lots of visitors to see their new Labrador puppies. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, September 03, 2015: Last Wednesday Betsy KEENAN took Brian TERELL to Des Moines so he could catch a very early flight on Thursday to Germany
where he will be attending a former exchange student Josefine MORTELL'S wedding in Halle, Germany, her home town. He reprots having a fun time with
Josefine's family. The wedding is Friday, September 4. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, September 17, 2015: September 17 - Word was received that a former Maloy resident, Larry WYER, had died September 1. Larry lived in Maloy
with his sister and her husband, Ben and Lois HILL, during his high school years. He graduated with the 1958 class and went into the military. Later he had
a career in law enforcement in Iowa and Colorado. From 2002 until his death, he was Municipal Court Judge of Lumberton, TX, where he and his wife Brenda lived>
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Thursday October 29, 2015: Former Maloy resident, Rosalie SHAY McFARLAND, passed away last week. Rosalie was the youngest daughter of Lee and Teresa
SHAY. She grew up in the home where Marci BJUSTROM and her daughters now live. A funeral mass was Monday morning in Ottumwa. She was buried with her husband
joe in the St.Mary Catholic Cemetery Monday afternoon. Former Maloy residents, Martha CARR and Tom CARR, niece and nephew of Rosalie, and Joan WARIN were
in attendance for the burial. Joyce WEEHLER and Joan JACKSON also attended.
Veronica MECKO and Emily WILMOTH were staying with Brian TERRELL and Betsy
KEENAN last weekend. They were doing owl surveys at the Wildlife Area on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. This is part of a National Project Owl Net and they
were funded this year by Des Moines, Iowa and Omaha Audubon Societies and the Iowa Ornithological Union. This is the 5th year that Veronica has trapped
and banded Saw-whet Owls in Ringgold county during their fall migration. They work under Jerry Toll of Omaha, NE who is a master bander and applied for the
grant to continue this research. On Friday night Veronica and Emily caught the largest Saw-whet owl that Veronica had handled in her
5 years of doing this work! Veronical took Betsy out for lunch at Jamie's Saturday for her birthday.
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Thursday November 12, 2015: Megan and Donna WARIN attended the yearly 4-H celebration on Sunday. Megan helped with the celebration as a member of the County Council. She won the
Beef Stockman award and the Agriculture award based on her record book completion. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, December 31, 2015: The community sends get well wishes to Joe WARIN and Riley WEEHLER. Joe is recovering from an accident with cattle a week ago. Riley was involved in an
ATV accident in Arizona on Christmas Eve. Jill WEEHLER went to AZ to return Riley back to Iowa. Both men are receiving care at home.
MAPLE RIDGE ASSISTED LIVING:
Thursday, February 05, 2015: We were all saddened by the death of a very good friend to everyone at Maple Ridge.
Please join us in extending our sympathy to the family and friends of Frances GOFF. Frances came to us from Grant City, MO
and was a friend to everyone she met. She is greatly missed by all.
~ ~ ~ ~Thursday, February 12, 2015: Betsy BUDACH was a guest speaker during social hour on the 20th where she
spoke of blizzards in Iowa. This brought on much discussion as tenants could remember several bad storms which they shared. Statistics, dates
and many more interesting things about storms were discussed with Betsy. If you remember 1959, maybe you were at the world's largest sock hop.
It was at the Iowa State Girls' Basketball Tournament when a storm hit and everyone had to stay over. Sounds like a fun time! We were all
saddened by the death of a very good friend to everyone at Maple Ridge. Please join us in extending our sympathy to the family and friends of
Frances GOFF. Frances came to us from Grant City, MO and was a friend to everyone she met. She is greatly missed by all. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, July 09, 2015: We are all enjoying being able to get acquainted with Kay WELLING and Ethel CAMPBELL who joined our happy home.
It is nice to have them taking part in our activities and adventures. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, August 13, 2015: Katelyn WARIN returned home from her summer internship in Indiana on Friday night. The WARINS attended the wedding reception
for Kegan BISHIP and Jessica MILLER at the Country Club on Saturday night. Thursday Joan JACKSON went to Anamosa to attend the evening celebration of
life service for Brady REYNOLDS. He was the husband of former Maloy resident, Barrie PARKS, who passed awsay last week. Wendell, Joan and Linda JACKSON
went to St. Joe Sunday to help Marvin and Frances FINE'S fiftieth wedding anniversary. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, December 17, 2015: Sympathies go to Mel BURTON and her family for the loss of her sister.
MOUNT AYR HEALTH CARE CENTER:, by Activities Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2015:
Residents and staff would like to extend their sympathy to the family of Earl BRAND. Earl was very active at our home and will be missed by everyone.
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Thursday, May 21, 2015: We would like to welcome the following ladies to our home. We are pleased to have Nina POWELL, Phyllis RIGGS and Lois STEVENSON
with us. Nina and Phyllis come to us from Mount Ayr and Lois is from the Lamoni area. Please join us in extending sympathy to the family and friends of
Don BEAR. Don was involved in most all of ou activties and usually had a joke or funny comment that made everyone laugh. We will certainly miss
him. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, May 28, 2015: Staff and residents alike extend our sympathy to the family and friends of Arlene HANSELL. Arlene was well known to everyone at
MAHCC and will long be remembered. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, June 04, 2015: Good Luck wishes were sent with Phyllis RIGGS and Kay WELLING as they have both been discharged from Health Care. Kay was happy
to move to Maple Ridge Assisted Living and Phyllis was pleased to be able to move back to her home in Mount Ayr. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, June 11, 2015: Mango - our pet therapy dog - was with us Friday afternoon for all to enjoy. His owner Anne was along and enjoyed visiting
as well. We are anxious for his return next week. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, July 16, 2015: We would like to send our condolences to the family and friends of LaViece BARKER. She will be greatly missed by all of us.
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Thursday, July 30, 2015: Staff and residents were happy to welcom Eldon STILL to our home this past week. We hope he enjoys his stay with us.
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Thursday, August 13, 2015: A new baby will be arriving soon as Administrator Travis HINZ and wife Holly prepare for their new baby girl. Staff and
residents held a baby shower last Tuesday morning in the little one's honor. Muffins and punch were served after games, gifts and more. One of the
games enjoyed was Price Is Right Baby with Virginia POWELL winning. Everyone had a good time seeing all of the dainty, pink outfits and toys the
baby received. We can hardly wait for her arrival. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, August 27, 2015: Please join us in extending our sympathy to the family of Ronald SIMPSON. Ron was with us for only a short time, was a joy
to be around and will certainly be missed. Pets are always a joy! We were blessed with several this past week as Kenny brought out his kitten for all
to enjoy on Monday while Bob brought Ramob, his dog, out for all to enjoy on Wednesday. Mono was here with Ann on Friday and made the rounds to visit
everyone. If you are feeling down, just spent a little time with one of these cuties. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, September 17, 2015: Everyone would like to welcome Ivan GROFF to our home. Ivan comes to us from the Blockton area. Welcome, Ivan, we hope
that you enjoy your stay with us! Pets are always fun and an important part of our lives. We have been blessed with pet visits from Izzy the
kitten, Brodo the puppy and our dog friends, Rambo, Mono, Briley and Tate. We sure apprecite the owners for sharing their pets with us.
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Thursday, October 01, 2015: We would like to welcome new resident Marjorie IBBOTSON to our home. Marjorie comes over from Maple Ridge for a short
recovery. We hope that she enjoys her stay with us no matter how long it is. Please join us in extending sympathy to the family and friends of Kathryn
CHARTRAND. Kathryn was very active in our home as well as in the community and will be sadly missed. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday November 12, 2015: We would like to welcome two new residents, Barbara DEARDORFF and Helen LAIRD. Barbara is from Clearfield and Helen is from Kellerton.
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Thursday, December 10, 2015: We would like to welcome new resident, Johnny HAMBLEN to our home. Johnny comes from Kellerton, so if you are in, say "Hello" to Johnny. We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Ivan GROFF. Ivan will be missed by everyone at the Mount Ayr Health Care Center>
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Thursday, December 17, 2015: We are saddened by the death of our very good friend Paul CAMPBELL. Please join us in extending our sympathy to his family and friends.
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Thursday, December 31, 2015: Our hearts are saddened by the passing of a very dear friend who was loved by all at Mount Ayr Health Care Center. Please join us in extending sympathy to the family
and friends of Dorothy SOBOTKA.
MOUNT AYR PERSONALS:
Thursday, January 08, 2015:
MARRIAGES:
Michael David HOOPER of Mount Ayr and Deborah Ann MANESS of Mount Ayr. Married on December 17, 2014. Date marriage
filed December 18, 2014.
Jessica Marie GREGG of Mount Ayr and Lance Dean STEFFEN of Mount Ayr. Married on December 30, 2014. Date marriage
filed December 31, 2014.
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Thursday, January 22, 2015:
The family of Betty COLE invite you to send her cards and correspondence for her 90th birthday on February 4, 2015.
The family of Betty COMER invite you to send her cards and correspondence for her 80th birthday on January 24, 2015.
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Thursday, January 29, 2015:
Cathy WARD from Iris' Beauty Salon and Mary Lee FOLTZ from Hairtech attended Iowa Cosmetology Educators Workshop
Sunday, January 25, 2015 at the Country Inn and Suites in Des Moines. Some of the education was drying long hair using
the flat iron and hair cutting, color correction and styling up do's and salon business. ICE business meeting was
January 26, 2015. WARD was the parlimentarian. The family of Betty COLE invites you to send her cards and
correspondence for her 90th birthday on February 4, 2015. Effective February 4, the Mount Ayr Senior Congregate Meal
Site is relocating to the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1111 E. Hwy. 2, in Mount Ayr. Connections Area Agency on
Aging, the meal site sponsor, thanked the Mount Ayr Legion for hosting the meal site for the last several years. The
meal site serves on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
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Thursday, February 26, 2015: MARRIAGES:
Toni Lynn BROWN of Mount Ay and Antonia Christopher TAYLOR of Mount Ayr, married February
14, 2015. Date marriage filed February 19, 2015.
Alta Nichole PINEGAR of Mount Ayr and Nathan Bryon HEAD of Mount Ayr, married
February 18, 2015. Date marriage filed February 19, 2015.Alice HOWIE, formerly of Mount Ayr and now of Ankeny, will be celebrating her
80th birthday. Join us in wishing her Happy Birthday with a card shower on Tuesday, March 3. Open House 95th birthday celebration for LaViece BARKER at the
Mount Ayr Senior Citzen Activity Center Sunday March 1 from 1-4 p.m. 60th Wedding Anniversary Card Shower for Jim and Arlene PEARCE of
Mount Ayr on Saturday, March 7. 90th Birthday celebration for Luella WILSON at Mount Ayr Golf and Country Club on Saturday, April 4.
(Please no gifts.)
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Thursday, March 05, 2015: Join us at Hy-Vee in Mount Ayr for an open house this Friday, March 6, between 11:30 and 1 p.m. to honor Kirk
GOLLIDAY'S 40 years of service to Hy-Vee and the customers of Mount Ayr. Cake and punch will be served.
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Thursday, March 12, 2015: The first of two spring recitals by piano students of Nancy SACKETT will be held Sunday, March 15 at the UBP Church at 2 p.m.
The theme of these programs are "From folk Songs to Movie Themes." Students participating in this Sunday's recital are: Lauren CONKLIN, Elsie and Emmalee
SCHAFER, Emily & Anna NEWTON, Rachel SOBOTKA, Mya SACKETT and Jillian and Tessa KNEIP. Another recital is scheduled for April 12. Those playing in
this program are: Loryn and Natalie SCHAEFER, Chloe SAVILLE, Lauren TRIGGS, Becca and Kaitlyn DOLECHECK, Haylee FLETCHALL, Jordan and Collin McALEXANDER,
Anne and Kate JAMES and Hayden RUGGLES. The public is cordially invited to attend these recitals.
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Thursday, March 19, 2015: Luella WILSON will observe her 90th birthday at a celebration to be held on Saturday, April 4th at the Mount Ayr Gold and Country
Club. (please no gifts.) ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, April 23, 2015: MARRIAGES - Amanda Kathryn FRY of Mount Ayr and Kenny Joe PAXSON of Mount Ayr, married April 11, 2015. Date marriage filed, April
14, 2015. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, May 07, 2015: A surprise 80th birthday card shower and celebration for Mickey DRAKE will be observed Friday, May 15 at the REC building from
2-4 p.m. Cards may be sent to her at [address], Mount Ayr, IA 50854. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, May 21, 2015: MARRIAGES - Amy Jo MILLER, of Mount Ayr, and Jason Mathew CONN, of Kellerton, married May 12, 2015.
The family of Lucille MAIN is hosting a card shower in honor of her 90th brithday anniversary on May 27, 2015. Cards and correspondence may be sent to her
at [address], Mount Ayr, IA 50854. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, May 28, 2015: MARRIAGES - Elizabeth Ann GARDNER, of Mount Ayr, and Matthew Dean SHELLEY, of Mount Ayr, mrried May 16, 2015. Date marriage filed,
May 18, 2015. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, June 11, 2015: MARRIAGES - Julie Ann STEWART, Mount Ayr, and Joshua Charles SHIELDS, Moutn Ayr, married May 23, 2015. Date marriage filed, June
2, 2015. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, June 25, 2015: MARRIAGES - Kathryn Anne VICTOR, of Mount Ayr, and Landry Alan McGAHUEY, of Mount Ayr, married June 13. Date marriage filed,
June 17. Nina SALTZMAN is celebrating her 88th birthday July 1. Her family is having a card shower for her. You may send her a card at [address].
Mount Ayr, IA 50854. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, July 23, 2015: Hapy 80th birthday to our wonderful mother, Lois Anne SOBOTKA! Please join us for a birthday party at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2015,
held at Clearview Nursing Home, Mount Ayr, IA 50854. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, July 30, 2015: MARRIAGES - Alicia Elizabeth BURGESS of Mount Ayr and Glenn Robert LEWIS of Mount Ayr, married July 17, 2015. Date marriage
filed July 17, 2015. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, July 30, 2015: BURCHETT, GREENMAN, REYNOLDS Reunion will be held Sunday, August 9 at REC Building in Mount Ayr. Potluck at noon.
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Thursday, August 06, 2015: MARRIAGES - Shelby Lynn SICKELS, of Mount Ayr, and Dreu Mitchell THOMAS, of Mount Ayr, married July 18, 2015. Date marriage
filed July 29, 2015. MARRIAGES - Molly Elizabeth BUDACH, of Mount Ayr, and Trevor Matthew KAYSER, of Mount Ayr, married July 25, 2015. Date marriage
filed July 29, 2015. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, August 20, 2015: Verna MARTIN, Doris TODD and Lois IBBOTSON attended the BROWN Reunion Saturday noon at the Ellston Methodist Church
Community Room. Verna went on to Creston and attended the 50th anniversary for Charles and Ellen RINNER at the First United Church in Creston from
2-4 p.m. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, September 10, 2015: A card shower for Twilla LININGER'S 95th birthday will be observed on Saturday, September 19th. Wishes may be sent to
Twilla at Clearview Home, [address], Mount Ayr, IA 50854. Helen REYNOLDS will be celebrating her 90th birthday in September. Her family will be honoring
her with an open house at the REC building in Mount Ayr on Saturday, September 19. The time will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. No gifts, please.
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Thursday, September 24, 2015: MARRIAGES - Stephanie Marie PRITCHETT, of Mount Ayr, and Justin Tod WEIG, of Mount Ayr, married September 5, 2015. Date
marriage filed, September 14, 2015. Tuesday, October 6 - Grand Opening of Moda, salon, tanning and boutique, form 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free food and
drinks. Drawing and door prizes. North side of the square, 106 W. Madison Street, Mount Ayr. ~ Andrea, Kelli and MaKenzie. Joan HARVEY of Mount Ayr and a
daughter, Kathy HERREN of St. Louis, MO, drove to Ozark, MO to visit Joan's other daughter, Sue Ann and Darrell HALL'S home. While there they had an early
party for Sue Ann and Darrell's 50th wedding anniversary. On Thursday, they all went to grandson Jason and Rachel HERREN'S , and Ella, Lanie, and Margo
in Webster Groves, MO. On Friday Jason took grandma to her granddaughter's home, Stephanie and Jeremy WEBSTER and Lily at Columbia, MO. On Saturday the WEBSTERS
drove Grandma Joan back to Mount Ayr, a wonderful time for Joan. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, September 24, 2015: MARRIAGES - Tracy Lynne GIBSON of Mount Ayr and Matthew James HILL of Mount Ayr, married on September 12, 2015. Date
married filed, October 6, 2015. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday October 22, 2015: Margart FLECHALL will be celebrating her 102nd birthday on Saturday, October 31, 2015. Send cards or correspondence to her at
Mount Ayr Health Care Center, P.O. Box 547, Mount Ayr, Iowa 50854. MARRIAGES: Deric Andrew DRAKE, Mount Ayr, and Misty Lynn STARK, Mount Ayr,
married on October 15, 2015. Date marriage filed, Oct. 16, 2015.
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Thursday October 29, 2015: MARRIAGES: Erin Rachel BUDACH, Mount Ayr, and Daniel Victor LEONARD, Mount Ayr, married October 17, 2015. Date
marriage filed, Oct. 22, 2015.
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Thursday November 12, 2015: MARRIAGES: Joshua Walten FLANDERS, Mount Ayr, and Barbie Jo MILLER, Mount Ayr, married October 24, 2015. Date marriage filed Nov. 3, 2015.
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Thursday, December 17, 2015: MARRIAGES: Levi A. SCHROCK, Stanberry, and Lena B. MILLER, Mount Ayr, married December 01, 2015. Date marriage filed Dec. 9. 2015.
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Thursday, December 31, 2015: MARRIAGES: Kimberly Ann WILLIAMS, Mount Ayr, and Donald Dale STARK, Mount Ayr, married December 18, 2015. Date marriage filed Dec. 28, 2015.
DOWN REDDING WAY by Mary Troyer:
Thursday, January 22, 2015: Unexpected guests at Vernon TROYERS January 6th were Wm. and Esther YODER and six children
of Bloomfield, Kenneth and Becky Troyer and three little boys of Jamesport, Matthew and Rachel MILLER and two little ones
of Monte Vista, Co. Being they had come, the local family was summoned to also come: Pauls, Reubens, Jonases, Nelsons,
Aarons and the Herman MASTS. We had a good day after all, along with our traditional hay stack breakfast. Precious
memories.
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Thursday February 19, 2015: Susanna MAST had a quilting party for her sisters and in-laws as well as nieces. Coming from Bloomfield was her
sister Leona and daughters Susan, Kristine and Marilyn. From Princeton was her sister Becky and daughtes Miriam Ann, Regina, Carolyn and
Rhoda. It was an enjoyable special day fo all. Local in-laws were Emma, Ada and Ida Mae, all TROYERS, plus their daughters.
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Thursday, March 26, 2015: Albert YODERS received the news of a grandson, born to Milo and Emma BEECHY of Hale, MI. Their first born, name Andrew. Lydia
and Katie YODER, Lena TROYER and two little ones went to Princeton last Tuesday to daughter/sister, Edna and Daniel DETWEILER, to visit and see the new
baby, Caleb. The writer also went along and visited at daughter's, the Jr. DETWEILERS. The lower grade girls in Middle Fork School had a fun day Friday
when they were allowed to bring their dolls to school. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, April 09, 2015: A great granddaughter for Vernon and Mary TROYER, born to Roman and Annie DETWeILER of Princeton, named Annette.
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Thursday, April 16, 2015: Kathryn, daughter of Herman MAST and John, son of Sammy MAST (Homer MI) are making preparations for their wedding slated for May
7. Mrs. Samuel BONTRAGER hosted a quilting for the community women. A beautiful log cabin star in blues, was framed. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, April 30, 2015: Vernon TROYERS received news of twin great grand daughters, born to Alvin Jay and Mary Ellen MULLETS of West Plains, MO. Great
grand parents are Ms. Dan KAUFFMAN of Bloomfield, EDli BYLER of Wautoma, WI, and one great great grandmother, Mrs. Dan HERSBERGER of Stuars Draft, VA. The
area parochial schools have all had their year end programs and picnic, followed by the usual soft ball game by able bodied dads, youth and pupils, all
together. Granted, at times there are some hilarious plays, but all in mutual enjoyment. Sam MILLERS had the MAST cousins for supper and volleyball
Tuesday evening as a farewell for Nelson MILLER who has plans to move to Bloomfield in the near future. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, May 14, 2015: Born to Aaron and Lena TROYER, their third son, May 1st, named Paul. Welcomed by brothers, Emanuel Ray and Titus. Grandparents
are Eli and Lydia YODER, Vernon and Mary TROYER, both local. The evening of April 30 the writer received the death message of her mother, Sarah HERSHBERGER
of Stuarts Draft, VA. Preparations were made to leave for Virginia Friday, with Paul, Jonas, Reuben and Ada, Nelson and Lucy, Vernon and myself going, and
meeting daughters Leona and Esther in Bloomfield, as well as Jr. and Becky in Princeton. The funeral was Sunday, May 3, with around 600 attending. Preceding
her in death were two sons and four daughters. Surviving are four daughters and four sons, 66 grand children, 240 great-grand children and 20 great-great-grand
children. We all returned home May 5. May 7 was the wedding of Kathryn MAST (Herman and Susanna) and John MAST (Sam and Alma) of Homer, MI. The ceremony was
at the Sam BONTRAGER home, the reception at the bride's home, Herman MASTS, where around 300 attended. A bus load of relatives from Augusta, WI and a bus load
from Homer, MI of friends attended, and, also, grandmother Wilma MAST and family of Marion, HY. The above all happened with in a week's time (eight days exact).
Overwhelming for the family. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, May 21, 2015: MARRIAGES - Kathryn H. MAST, of Redding, and John S. MAST, of Homer, MI, married May 11, 2015.
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Thursday, May 21, 2015: Levi and Ruby MAST and baby, John and Kathryn MAST, recently married, loaded their possessions Tuesday and moved to Homer, MI,
where their parents, Sammy MASTS live. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, June 11, 2015: The Samuel BONTRAGERS hosted a BONTRAGER family gathering May 27-28. A bus load of 60-70 from Augusta, WI attended. The next day
they all went to Bethany. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, June 25, 2015: The Reuben TROYERS had a public auction Friday evening for their surplus flowers and plants of the greenhouse. There was a fair
turn out. A manure spreader filled with blooming flowers was the high bid of the day. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, July 02, 2015: Vernon SCHROCKS and six children and Philip SCHROCKS and baby of Cuba, IL. made an unexpected and surprised stop over at
Reuben TROYERS last Thursday evening. They were on their way home, having been to Lewistown, Montana for a wedding. On this side of Beford they had a break
down. By chance and luck Roy BONTRAGER'S crew came along and offered assistance bringing them to Reuben's, an acquaintance, staying for bed and breakfast.
Another driver was summoned who then took them home the next morning. Thursday evening the community had their annual ice cream supper and social
at Jacob SHROCKS. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, July 09, 2015: Lester BEECHYS, Alton, Naomi and Emma, Alva BONTRAGERS and baby went to Seymour, MO to attend the funeral of Lester's cousin, a
young man 30 years old who was struck by a strong bolt of lightning while out in the field cultivating corn. The team of horses he was using were also struck
down instantly, dead. Jonas TROYERS had the young folks for a frolic Wednesday evening. The girls cleaned the strawberry patch, the boys finished the
porch railing, some dug out beside the barn where they want to build something. Several also de-budded thistle plants in the oat field. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, July 30, 2015: Reuben TROYER had the young folks Friday evening. The boys worked on the storage shed. Girls pulled weeds. That may sound like
avery distasteful job, but with many hands working together, talking and having a good time, it's no so unpleasant as it may appear. Many hands make
light work. Jacob PLANK is taking orders for peaches which are to be delivered July 31. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, August 20, 2015: Nancy TROYER, who had gone to Bloomfield the first of the week for summer school, came home Sunday evening. Roy BONTRAGERS
had two new grand babies last week. A daughter to Leroy and Mary DETWEILER of Princeton, named Lynita. A son to Levi and Ruby MAST of Homer, MI, named
Leander. The Robert DETWEILER family relocated and moved to Bloomfield Wednesday. We are sorry to see them leave. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, September 10, 2015: Albert YODERS have a new grandson born to Daniel and Martha YODER in Princeton, named Marcus. Joanna TROYER, who is their maid,
came home for the weekend. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, September 17, 2015: Noah BONTRAGER (Roy and Cora) and Esther MAST (Herman and Susanna) have their wedding plans made for October 15.
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Thursday October 29, 2015: MARRIAGES: Noah R. BONTRAGER, Redding, and Esther H. MAST, Redding, married October 15, 2015. Date marriage filed,
Oct. 19, 2015. Thursday was the wedding of Noah BONTRAGER, son of Roy and Cora, and Esther MAST, daughter of Herman and Susanna MAST. The ceremony
was held at the Roy BONTRAGER residence, the reception at the bride's home, Herman MASTS, where over 300 guests were served a scrumtious dinner. Grandparents
attending were Marvin and Kathryn MULLET of Arthur, IL, Mrs. Mary BONTRAGER of Downing, MO, Mrs. Wilma MAST of Marion, KY, Vernon and Mary TROYER, local.
Guests were from Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Missouri, and Colorado as well as many locals. Noah bought the former RINEHART place this
spring. He renovated the house, removed the barn making a homey looking place. They expect to move in soon. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday November 19, 2015: Levi YODER (Alberts) received a broken leg when the horse he was riding slipped on the pavement and fell on his leg. He needed surgery to fix it. The TROYER clan that had gone to Stuarts Draft, VA, for the estate auction of their parents-grandparents' sale, Oct. 31, have all returned home. Going were the families of Paul TROYERS, Reuben
TROYERS, Aaron TROYERS, and Nelson TROYERS. Also Mrs. Herman MAST, newlyweds Noah and Esther Bontrager, and Rosanna TROYER. Mary TROYER along with Joanna TROYER had gone down earlier on Amtrack to help along with preparations for the sale. It was a memorable day. Over 200 attended the family auction of our parents' last possessions. Many precious memories were recalled. Nancy TROYER returned to her post of duty in Bloomfield and Joanna to her duties in Princeton after their VA trip. Going to Seymour for a school meeting Saturday morning were teachers Naomi and Malinda BEECHY, Rosa and Arie MILLER. Also Vernon TROYER, Edna BONTRAGER and children and Samuel BONTRAGERS.
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Thursday, December 10, 2015: The writers have a new great granddaughter to report. Born to Matthew and Rachel MILLER of Monte Vista, CO, named Sarah Joann. Also a granddaughter born to Wm. and Esther YODER of Bloomfield, named Rachel.
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Thursday, December 17, 2015: Samuel BONTRAGERS, Dena and Wilma BONTRAGER went to Bloomfield Friday to be present at the school program where Mary BONTRAGER teaches. Mary then \
came along home to spend Christmas vacation with her family. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, December 31, 2015: Reuben TROYER family went to Bloomfield the 24th to attend the Christmas program where daughter Nancy teaches. She then came along home for a week's
vacation. Jonas TROYERS hosted the young folks, plus the Jacob SCHROCKS, Jacob PLANKS and Vernon TROYERS on Christmas evening, serving a delicious taco soup supper, cake and
ice cream.
REDDING by Bobbi Bainum:
Thursday, January 29, 2015:
Congratulations to Lew KNAPP who has advanced to State Speech contest in two divisions: film and improvisation.
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Thursday, February 26, 2015: The Redding Post Office now has new hours of operation. It will be open from 12:30 to 2:30
p.m. daily including Saturday. The lobby hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cindy SNETHEN has retired after serving the community for more than 14
years. Bobbi BAINUM was among the many guests at the party celebrating Amon HUNT'S 90th birthday Saturday at the REC building in Mount
Ayr. ~ ~ ~ ~Thursday, March 12, 2005: The Breaking Bread Ministry of the Redding UMC met on Monday and baked and distributed
56 loaves of bread to families in the Redding area. Dennis and Stacy HANSEN led the group of Vickie JEANES, Peggy OVERHOLSER, Ginny QUICK, Cindy SNETHEN, Lil
RINEHART and Sharon WALKUP. All those receiving the fresh warm loaves would like to thank them.
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Thursday, March 26, 2015: Tara BAKER was the honored guest at a bridal shower Saturday afternoon in the Frontier Hall in Redding. Ruth LYNCH and Kim STARGELL
were hostesses. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, April 09, 2015: Jennifer HOSFIELD was honored with a bridal shower Saturday morning at the Redding UMC. Hosteses for the shower were Lil RINEHART,
Vickie JEANES, Cindy SNETHEN, Lesa SAVILLE and Martha STEPHENS. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, April 16, 2015: The Breaking Bread Mininstry met on Monday and baked and delivered 58 loaves of bread to folks in the Redding community. Those
involved with baking and delivering the bread were Stacy HANSEN, Lil RINEHART, Cindy SNETHEN, Peggy OVERHOLSER and Ginny QUICK.
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Thursday, April 23, 2015: Jim BRYANT from St. Joseph visited Mary and Morris CARPENTER and their house guests, Kenny and Kim BRYANT and Miamie
SLEEP on Tuesday. On Wednesday the CARPENTERS and their guests visited Mary's aunt Juanita LAIR in Beaconsfield. They then went to Creston for lunch to
celebrate Mary and Morris' 40th wedding anniversary. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, April 30, 2015: Congratulations to Tom HOSFIELD who graduated from Mercy College of Health Sciences in Des Moines with an Associate of Science
in Nursing degree. Gary and Linda HOSFIELD, Dorothy SAVILLE and George and Naomi HOSFIELD attended the ceremony held at Hy-Vee Hall in Des Moines on Friday.
The Sunshine Workers 4-H club celebrated Earth Day on Wednesday by picking up the trash along their two miles of adopted Highway 169 sourth of Redding. Those
helping were Jan, Melinda and Nathan SHERVHEIM and Bobbi BAINUM. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, May 07, 2015: Gary and Linda HOSFIELD attended the wedding of Tara BAKER and Adam DUPLINSKY Saturday at the Fort Dodge chapel on the post.
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Thursday, June 04, 2015: Congratulations to Jennifer HOSFIELD and Jesse CORNELL who were married Saturday afternoon in a lovely ceremony at the Mount Ayr
UMC. Their reception, dinner and dance was held after at the Mount Ayr Legion. Many from the Redding area attended the ceremony and reception and the Methodist
Action club members helped serve at the dinner. Jennifer and Jesse CORNELL were at Gary and Linda HOSFIELD'S on Sunday to open their wedding gifts. Other
members of the wedding party were also present. Barb and Steve CLARK celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at the Mount Ayr Country Club Saturday
night. Jerry and Peggy OVERHOLSER were among their guests. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, June 11, 2015: The Redding school alumni reunion and potluck will be held on Saturday, June 27th, at noon at the Frontier Hall in Redding. All
alumni and friends are cordially invited. The DILLENBURG family reunion was held Sunday at the Frontier Hall in Redding with several family members
in attendance. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, June 18, 2015: Steve, Tracee, Lew, Reas and Trace KNAPP spent Wednesday through Saturday at the Lake of the Ozarks and attended the KNAPP
family reunion. Kenny and Berta QUICK'S visitors on Friday were Vera DAVIS and her nieces Cathy and Brittany CLARK from Kansas City. Bera, Kathy and
Abby QUICK were among those who attended the baby shower for Alison and Berkley DAVIDSON and baby on Saturday afternoon at the Frontier Hall in Redding.
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Thursday, July 02, 2015: Ed and June COMBS, Hellen COMBS and Lil RINEHART were among those attending the Redding school alumni potluck Saturday at the
Frontier Hall. Charles, Becky and Jasper ABARR attended the wedding of Julia ABARR and Christian RECTOR Saturday in Indianapolis. Also attending were
Isabel ABARR, Weldon and Pam ABBR, Andy ABARR and Gay, Jeanette and Tom INGRAM and the bride's family, Russel and Sally ABARR from South Bend, Indiana.
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Thursday, July 23, 2015: Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and friends of John David WALKUP. His funeral services will be held Tuesday in
Mount Ayr at 10:30 with burial in the Redding cemetery. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, July 30, 2015: The Redding UMC held Vacation Bible School Sunday through Tuesday at the church with Linda HOSFIELD coordinating. Bobbi BAINUM
attended the HENSLEY family reunion Saturday evening at the REC building in Mount Ayr. The funeral dinner held
at the Redding UMC for the WALKUP family Tuesday was well attended. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, August 06, 2015: Becky ABARR returned home Friday from a visit with her mother Peggy ANDREWS in Oregon. Jerry and Peggy OVERHOLSER
went to the MARTIN famkly reunion Saturday at the home of Lois and Alan IBBOTSON. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, August 13, 2015: Congratulations to Alison and Berley DAVIDSON on the arrival of their new baby boy. Hayden Cole was born Tuesday, August 4th
in Maryville and weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz. Jeff and Rhonda QUICK are the new grandparents. Kenny and Berta QUICK are great grandparents. The community supper
sponsored by the Redding UMC Sunday night at the Frontier Hall was well attended. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, August 20, 2015: Supper guests Thursday evening at Bobbi and Michael BAINUM'S were Steve and Vickie RAIN, Tracy, Loren and Brennon FERRIS,
Mathew BAINUM, Alyssa and Mason ROSS and Cailtyn BAINUM. The BANIUM wedding rehearsal supper was held at the Back Forty restaurant Friday night in
Diagonal. Sunday dinner guests at BAINUM'S were Matthew and Tracy BAINUM, Carol Ann and James KERWIN, Sarah and Mike FLANNAGAN from Overland Park,
Kansas, Caitlyn BAINUM and a friend, Kat from Omaha, Brad JAMES from Pasadena, Joe, Gina, Maya and Eli BAINUM from Cameron, Alyssa and Mason ROSS from
New Jersey, Holly and Lacy BAINUM from Pella, Steven HUNT from Creston, Brennon FERRIS from Texas and Loren FERRIS from Alabama, Lisa, Ian and Jarrett
HARGRAVE and Lena HUNT from Grant City, Tim and Cyntha HUNT from New Hampton, MO.
Congratulations to Matthew BAINUM and Tracy FERRIS who were maried Saturday afternoon at the Middle Fork UMC. Their reception was held at the American
Legion hall in Mount Ayr. Joe BAINUM visted at Charles and Becky ABARR'S Sunday afternoon. Charles directed parking at the BANIUM and FERRIS wedding
Saturday afternoon. The Methodist Action Club held their annual family picnic Wednesday evening at the Redding UMC. Club members helpin with the BAINUM
wedding recption on Saturday were Kim SCHARFENKAMP, Linda HOSFIELD, Bev McGINNIS, Cindy SNETHEN and Vickie JEANES. Preston and Katie HAYSE, Shaun, Jillian
and Tessa KNEIP went to the State Fair on Thursday where the girls won 2nd place in the twins contest. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, August 27, 2015: MARRIAGES - Tracy Michelle FERRIS, of Lake Mary, FL, and Matthew Jay BAINUM, of Lake Mary, FL, married August 15, 2015.
Date marriage filed, August 20, 2015. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, August 27, 2015: Congratulations to Kenny and Berta QUICK on their 65th wedding anniversary on Friday. Jan and Melinda SHERVHEIM attended
the wedding of Lexie KLOOSTER and Jason BANKS on Saturday in Allison. Dick and Cindy SNETHEN went to the funeral of Dick's uncle, Everett McQUERRY, in
Ridgeway on Wednesday. Sincere Sympathy is sent to the family of Mitchell CHARLES from Fort Riley, Kansas, who died Saturday in a car accident west of
Grant City. He is the son of Christina (HUNT) and Darrol CHARLES of Grant City, and the grandson of the late Dennis HUNT. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, September 03, 2015: The annual HUNT family reunion will be held Sunday, September 6 at the Allendale community hall with a potluck dinner
around noon and visiting and reminiscing in the afternoon. All descendants of Alson and A. and Clara M. HUNT and friends are invited. The OLNEY family
reunion will be on Sunday, September 6th at the Frontier Hall in Redding. A potluck dinner will be at noon. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, September 10, 2015: Helen COMBS went to the OLNEY family reunion Sunday at the Frontier Hall in Redding. Among others attending were Ed and
June COMBS, Carl and Devin COMBS from Des Moines, Virginia COMBS from North Liberty, Iowa, Don and Edith HENLEY from Kansas City. The annual HUNT family
reunion was held Sunday at the Allendale [MO] community hall with a good attendance. Among those attending were Joe, Gina, Maya and Eli BAINUM, Caitlyn BAINUM,
Tristan BAINUM and Lexie PATTON, Bobbi and Michael BAINUM. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, October 01, 2015: Congratulations to Dan QUICK who retired from the UPA on Friday. A party celebrating his retirement was held Friday morning at
the Blockton post office. The Baking Bread Ministry met on Monday to make bread for the community. Those helping were Dennis Hansen, Peggy Overholser,
Cindy Snethen, Lil Rinehart, Ginny Quick an Vickie Jeanes. Dick and Cindy SNETHEN went to a birthday party celebrating Nadine CRACRAFT'S 79th birthday
at Toot-Toot's in Bethany [MO]. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, October 08, 2015: Becky ABARR and Isabel ABARR went to the wedding of Olivia JONES and Dakota HILL Saturday at Lesanville near Mount Ayr.
The Waubonsie Tractor Club went to Benton for "plow days" on Saturday. Morris CARPENTER, Dick SNETHEN, Travis and Tanner SNETHEN, Al RICH and Dan KING
were among those participating. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday November 12, 2015: The Sunshine Workers 4-H club met Wednesday evening at Bobbie Bainum's. They elected and installed officers for the coming year with BayLee DARRAH as president, Ellie BOSWELL, vice president, Nathan SHERVHEIM, secretary and treasurer. The club members planned their Christmas activities for next month. Bobbie BAINum went to the
4-H awards program Sunday afternoon in Mount Ayr. Anna SHERVHEIM was given the Citizenship Award at the program. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, December 03, 2015: Congratulations are sent out to Kurtis WIMER and Roxanne BROTT who were married on Tuesday in Mount Ayr. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, December 10, 2015: MARRIAGES: Kurtis Jon WIMER, Redding, and Roxann Marie BROTT, Redding, married November 24, 2015. Date marriage filed, November 30, 2015.
SENIOR CITIZEN ACTIVITY CENTER:
Thursday, March 12, 2015: We extend our sympathies to Wilma SCHAFER, Lois TRIGGS, and Jean GILLILAND. Their
brother, Earl BRAND, passed away last week. The sisters take part in many of our activities here at the center. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, April 23, 2015: The Activity Center was saddened to hear of the passing of Betty BROSHER this weekend. Betty and her husband Floyd were
instrumental in helping us get the Activity Center started. We so enjoyed the exuberance of Betty while she was here with us and were sad when they moved
from the community to be closer to children. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, August 27, 2015: We would like to thank Patty STARK as a Steering Committee member for volunteering to take over the position of General Fund
Treasurer for the Activity Center. We thank Betty SNETHEN for the last 7 1/2 years of service in that position. We have a lot of people who started out
with us almost eight years ago who are still Board of Directors members and Steering Committee members and are grateful for their participation. We are a
Senior Activity Center, but we are here for those people who are needing something to do during the week, who are needing to have friendship and social
times and those who just want to have fun! Some are here four times a week for our activities and we are tickled to see them! We know then that the Activity
Center serves a purpose for our community and are blessed to be able to do that. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, December 31, 2015: Starting as of January 1st, our new coordinator, Jeannette LUTRICK, will be taking over. We welcome her to the Senior Center.
TINGLEY, by Nancy Jarred:
Thursday, January 22, 2015: Happy birthday wishes were extended to Wilmina JENNINGS who observed her 90th birthday on
January 18. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, February 05, 2015: Our small community experienced more than its share of sadness last week. The whole
community was shocked and saddened to receive word last Saturday evening that 16-year-old Triston ACKLEy has passed away
from an accidental gunshot wound. Triston was a special young man, beloved by all who knew him. Services were held Thursday
at the Mount Ayr gymnasium with burial following at the Tingley cemetery. The whole community was also saddened to hear
that Marjorie WERNER had passed away Saturday evening at Health Care Center in Mount Ayr, where she briefly resided
following a stroke. Everyone loved Marjorie. What a fine example her life is for anyone! Her services were held Saturday
morning at the Methodist church here with burial following at the Tingley cemetery. Once again more sad news has been
received here. Harold BROWN, another long time Tingley community resident until his health forced him to enter Clearview
nursing home, passed away Saturday morning. His services have been set for 11 Friday morning at the Christian church here.
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Thursday, February 12, 2015:
Services for Harold BROWN were held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Christian Church here, burial following at the
Tingley Cemetery. Those attending the meal site have many fond memories of Harold. He loved being part of any music taking place here, he
and his harmonica. As long as he was able, he served the beverages knowing exactly what everyone wanted. For health reasons, he resided at
Clearview Nursing Home at Mount Ayr. He was always especially happy when daughter Joni ROBINSON, brought him to Tingley, and he could be a part of
the music here again. We sure will miss him and his visits back.
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Thursday February 19, 2015: This sounds almost unbelievable. Seventy yeas of marriage was celebrated by a Tingley couple. Dave and
Wilmina JENNINGS, at the meal site Tuesday, February 10. This couple are still able to reside in their own home in Tingley and regularly attend
the meal site here. They lived and farmed in the Sand Creek area before retiring to Tingley. Lucky for Tingley, Dave had a bit of advice to
share with all couples, "Never go to bed and sleep without resolving any misunderstandings that have occurred between you." Pretty good
advice. It's sure worked for them.
Special music for the day was provided by the band. Their members for this day were: their accompanist,
Carmene JAMES, plus Bonnie MANDERS, Rose CAMPBELL, Doris OVERHOLTZER, Peggy SKARDA, Darlene MORGAN, Marcia JONES, and Dick and Virginia WALDEN.
Slides of the JENNINGS brought by their daughter were enjoyed throughout the morning. Anyone present that had a special memory of the JENNINGS
was encouraged to share it. Some mighty fine ones were shared. The anniversary waltz as danced by George and Naomi HOSFIELD was dedicated
to the JENNINGS. Dennis ADKISSON, their son-in-law, was privileged to crown them with special crowns.
Present to share their way was
their daughter, Suzanne (Dennis) ADKISSON their pastor Bruce GIESE, several of their church family, and plenty of meal site friends.
Congratulations, folks, from the whole group.
Ice cream was a special treat enjoyed provided by their daughter and son-in-law Susanne
and Dennis ADKISSON. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday February 26, 2015: George HOSFIELD took first place with a perfect score of 484 for four games during the February 16, 2015
cribbage night. Turk ALLEN was second with 476 and Irma JOHNSTON took third with a 469. There were four entries. The next monthly cribbage
night is scheduled for March 9, 2015 at the Wagon Wheel Restuarant. Come join us! The meal site's Valentine celebration was originally
scheduled for Friday, February 13, but had to be delayed until Tuesday, February 17. The meal sie was also closed on Monday, February 16 to
observe President's Day. Bob and Lois ENGLAND were chosen as Valentine King and Queen for 2015. They were crowned by last year's king and queen,
Sue RICHARDS and Turk ALLEN. The day's musicians dedicated the song, "It Had To Be You" to the special couple, who have observed 57 years
together. The entertainment this day was provided by the band with members being heir accompanist, Carmene JAMES, plus Bonnie MANDERS, Evelyn
SICKELS, Rose CAMBPELL, Doris OVERHOLTZER, Peggy SKARDA, Iona TRIGGS and Dick and Virginia WALDEN.
All received a treat cup this day provided
by Nancy JARRED. A drawing was held to award two boxes of candy. Lucky winners were Rose CAMPBELL and Neil JOHNSTON. Pie a la mode was a
special treat enjoyed by all with their meal for the occasion. Happy birthday wishes are extended to Cleone HOSFIELD, who observed her
birthday on Monday, February 16. Her sister, Jenese TULL was present to share her day. All were sorry to learn, when word was received
here, that Wayne WARD had passed away February 19 at his home in Mount Ayr. He was the meal site's milk man for several years. Everyone
always enjoyed his sense of humor. Sympathy is extended to his family.
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Thursday, March 12, 2015: When you are in the building, be sure to notice the memorial plaque. The names of Dr. James SHELDON, Marjorie WERNER and Harold
BROWN has been added to the list.
Bob and Lois ENGLAND were voted Tingley's Valentine king and queen for 2015 by folks at the Tingley meal site at a delayed party held Tuesday,
February 17. They were crowned by last year's king and queen, Turk ALLEN and Sue RICHARDS.
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Thursday, March 26, 2015: Be sure to mark April 7 on your calendar. On January 14 the meal site reached another milestone, our 41st birthday. Time for another celebration. We're "Hatching UP a
Good Time" for a belated celebration. It will also an Easter party, so get those Easter hats ready. There'll be some special hat awards given.
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Thursday, April 02, 2015: Sympathy was extended to Barb BENTLEY and her family after word was received that her daughter-in-law, Laura BENTLEY, had passed away.
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Thursday, April 23, 2015: Sympathy is extended to the families of Marilyn RICHARDS and Howard SOUTH, who both passed away recently. Both were big supporters
of the meal site as long as their health permitted. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, May 21, 2015: Happy anniversary wishes are extended to Donald and Helen WEEDA, who observed their 69th wedding anniversary, Monday, May 11.
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Thursday, May 28, 2015: Several cards were sent out this week. Sympathy was extended to Marge and Dave PATCH. Her mother passed away recently after a long illness. Also,
we were sorry to hear that Don BEAR had passed away. Sympathy was extended to his family. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, June 11, 2015: All were sorry when word was received Friday that Bill WEBB had passed away. Bill and Norma lived at the Tingley housing until
their health forced them to move to Adel to be closer to their family. They were such good supporters of the meal site and the community and sure were missed
when they moved. No arrangements are known by me yet. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, June 18, 2015: All were sorry when word was received that Bill WEBB had passed away Friday, June 5, after long illness. His services were
held Wednesday at Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home here with burial following at Benton cemetery. Several from here attended the services. He and Norma were
so supportive of the meal site and the community and leave many happy memories here. The family thoughtfully shared a lovely bouquet with their meal site
friends to enjoy. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, July 16, 2015: Turk ALLEN of Tingley will celebrate his 80th birthday July 27. His family is planning a card shower in his honor. Cards and
birthday wishes can be sent to Turk at [address], Tingley, IA 50863. Congratulations were extended to two couples at the meal site on Monday. Harold and
Melynda CRAWFORD observed their 16th wedding anniversary on Sunday, July 5. Dick and Virginia WALDEN were observing their 54th wedding anniversary this
day, Monday, July 6. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, July 30, 2015: Congratulations to Edith WOOD, a former Tingley resident, who now resides at Clearview Nursing Home in Mount Ayr and observed
her 101st birthday, July 24. Everyone was sorry when word was received here that Louise SACKETT had passed away July 17 at Mount Ayr. Services were
held Thursday at the funeral home in Mount Ayr with burial following in Des Moines. Sympathy is extended to her family. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, August 06, 2015: Monday happened to be Turk ALLEN'S 80th birthday. All wished him a happy birthday. Sue RICHARDS treated everyone to ice
cream for the occasion. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, August 13, 2015: All were sorry when word was received here that Lucille BEAMAN had passed away Monday, Aug. 3 after a brief illness. At the Tingley
site, we got to know her when a daughter, Arlinda ABELL brought her to the meal site on Fridays, and when she had meals delivered other days. Her services
were held Saturday at Powers Funeral Home at Creston with burial following at the Afton cemetery. Sympathy is extended to her family. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, August 27, 2015: All were sorry to receive word that "Tony" DRISKILL had passed away August 16. He will be missed in our community. He and Lorena
have been Tingley residents for many years. Graveside services were held Wed., Aug. 19 at the Oakland Cemetery in Shannon City. Sympathy is extended to his
family. Sympathy is also extended to Karen SIMPSON, whose husband, Ronald passed away Aug. 17. Karen was post master at Shannon City for several years, also
substituting for Tingley. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, September 10, 2015: It sure was good to have Norma WEBB at the site again. She's moving back to Tingley at the end of the month into an apartment
in the housing unit. Norma was accompanied by her son, Steve (Marcia) WEBB of Nebraska. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, September 17, 2015: Sympathy is extended to Carl LILLY and Elaine BOYER. We learned that Carl's brother, Art LILLY, recenlty passed.
Services were held Saturday at Afton. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday October 22, 2015: Happy anniversary wishes were extended to Lloyd and Kay DRAKE, who observed their 59th wedding anniversary on Oct. 14. Don
and Mary Jane NARIGON received word that his sister had passed away after being hit by a train. Marge PERRY received word that her sister had passed away.
Sympathy is extended to both families. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, November 05, 2015: Happy anniversary wishes were extended to Don and Darlene WIMMER, who were observing their 66th wedding anniversary this day. Happy birthday
wishes were extended to Lois ENGLAND, Tuesday. She was observing her 82nd birthday this day. Everyone enjoyed ice cream this day for her special treat. Our community was saddened
when it was discovered last week that one of our long-time residents, Lloyd MILLER had passed away last Friday, Oct. 23 at his home after a brief illness. Lloyd was a wonderful person,
known to everyone in our community. Services were held Wednesday at the United Methodist Church here. Sympathy is extended to his family.
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Thursday November 12, 2015: Everyone was saddened here when word was received that Naomi HOSFIELD had passed away after suffering a long illness. Naomi volunteered many hours
every day to the meal site for many years as long as she was able. Her quiet, helpful ways made her a friend to everyone. Services were held Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Ellston United Methodist Church in Ellston. Sympathy is extended to her family. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday November 19, 2015: Last week started in a special way for the meal site. It was Veteran's Day. Kathy and Roy KLOBNAK and Don WILSON were present to bring a very meaningful
program dedicated to veterans. Can't stress enough that all the freedoms we enjoy and take for granted, we owe to the sacrifices veterans have made through the years. Recognition was given all veterans present and their branch and time of service. Veterans present included Neil JOHNSTON, Don POORE, Al CLOUGH, Lloyd JOHNSON, Kraig PENNINGTON, Turk ALLEN, Bob ENGLAND, Jack ENGLAND, John CLINE, and Roy KLOBNAK. We all sure appeciate the wonderful program the KLOBNAK'S and Don brought to the meal site. All enjoyed dining on a delicious roast beef
menu and homemade pie ala mode. Al CLOUGH shared the sad news that Dorothy had passed away early that morning []. Ae'll all emember Dorothy and her sweet ways and specially as one of our faithful, Friday Singers. Sympathy is extended to Al and the rest of the family. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, December 03, 2015: Ellston Cantata A Christmas Cantata, "The Star Still Shines," will be presented by voices from Ellston and Tingley United Methodist Churches on December 6 at 4 p.m. at the Ellston United Methodist Church. This southern gospel presentation provides a toe-tappin' praise and worship experience. Come and rekindle the light that shines in our hearts at Christmas! A goodwill offering chili supper will immediately follow this performance.
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Thursday, December 17, 2015: In remembrance of Pearl HARBOR, a moment of silence was observed on Monday. Sympathy was extended to Pastor Lila and Jack GREENE. We learned that her sister,
Mildred "Mick" FRANKLIN, had passed away. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, December 31, 2015: All learned that Edith WOOD had passed away. This dear lady and Mildred ABARR birthed the Kitchen Band. Just think, there is still a band here all these
years later. It's different, but still going. Edith contributed many, many volunterr hours to the meal site as long as she was able. Services were held Saturday, Dec. 26 at Watson, Armstrong Funeral
Home at Mount Ayr. Sympathy is extended to her family. Sympathy was extended to Pastor Lila and Jack GREENE. It was their granddaughter's husband who was killed in the grain bin accident last Wednesday.
WISHARD CHAPEL, by Carol McCreary:
Thursday, January 08, 2015:
December 30 - Happy birthday to Jim BURDETTE on his 90th birthday.
Anyone interested please join us on Saturday night for a family fun night at the Kellerton Community Building
(old gym). Bring snacks and board games. There will also be basketball in the gym. The evening starts at 6:30 with BBQ Beef sandwiches,
chips, pop and snacks. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, March 26, 2015:
A large crowd attended Wishard Chapel on Sunday to worship and to hear former Pastor Tom RUTAN speak. Tom is fighting
esophageal cancer for a year now and shared how God is working in his life. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, June 04, 2015: A 90th birthday party was held at the Pizza Ranch on Saturday for Lucille MAIN. Lots of family attended. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, July 02, 2015: Prayers go up for Connie RICHARDS, Lexie BEERMAN and Lori MERCER from Wishard Chapel as they are on their mission trip to
South Africa. Others from the area are also on the trip. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, July 16, 2015: Connie RICHARDS and Lori MERCER returned from their mission trip to South Africa. They will have a lot of stories to tell in
the weeks to come. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, July 30, 2015: The Church service began with the dedication of Eastyna Robert DAILY and Datyn Lee DAILEY, sons of Eddie and Chesley DAILEY. They
were dedicated in front of their family and their church family. God Bless thse two boys dedicated to the Lord. Following the dedication, the congregation
was led in song by Barbie BELZER, accompanied by Andy TRULLIGNER on guitar. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, August 13, 2015: Pastor Tom RUTAN visited a couple of days in the Jim McCREARY home and held a baptism service for family members. Pastor
Bill gave a devotion and 28 family members attended a picnic at Judge Lewis Park before hand. Pastor Tom's cancer has returned and he is taking chemo
again. He asks for prayers. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, October 01, 2015: Congratulations to Ethan POLLOCK and Hannah BLANTON who were married last Saturday at the POLLOCK Farm east of Wishard
Chapel. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, December 17, 2015: Rev. Tom RUTAN in South Carolina, son-in-law of Faith SHINKLE, is having his last chemo treatment on Dec. 28. Prayers from Wishard and others are going out
to him for healing. Tom helped to start the Wishard Chapel Community Church. ~ ~ ~ ~
Thursday, December 24, 2015: Congratulations to Don and Kim STARK, married at Wishard Chapel Community Church on December 18, and to Jonathan and Caitlyn CORMAN, married on the
19th, also at Wishard Chapel.
BIRTHS
Sabrina BUCKINGHAM of Mount Ayr and Jim ECKELS of Murray are the proud parents of a baby daughter, Georgia Starr
Frances ECKELS, who was born on Monday, December 22, 2014. The little lady weighed eight pounds, four ounces and was
20 inches long. Grandparents are Donald BUCKINGHAM of Osceola, Brenda BUCKINGHAM of Osceola and Mary and Wayne HILL of
Afton. Great-grandparent is Kay GAUMER of Osceola. ~ Thursday, January 08, 2015 Mount Ayr Record-News
Parents Kim and Dara GREENLAND are proud to announce the birth of their baby son, Hudsen Douglas GREENLAND. Hudsen
was born on December 16, 2014. The little man weighed seven pounds, one ounce and was 20 inches long. He is welcomed home
by his big sister Kelby Ray GREENLAND and an oler sister Abby GREENLAND. Hudsen's grandparents are Dean and Norma
GREENLAND of Grand River and Ronnie and Denice CREVELING of Ellston. Great-grandparent is Donella CREVELING of
Ellston. ~ Thursday, January 08, 2015 Mount Ayr Record-News
Wes and Amanda ZOLLMAN of Creston are the proud parents of a baby son, Bennett David ZOLLMAN, who was born on
Monday, January 5, 2015, at the Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston. The little man weighed seven pounds, two
ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Grandparents are Cecil and Dorothy SMITH of Clearfield. Bennett is welcomed home by
Carley, age seven; Candce, age five; Drayson, age four and Cashton, age two. ~ Thursday, January 08, 2015 Mount Ayr Record-News
Burt and Molly MURPHY are the proud parents of a baby boy, Rowan Hap MURPHY, born Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Mercy
Hospital in Des Moines. The little man weighed seven pounds, 11 ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Michael
and the late Connie LYNCH of Redding and Joe and Debbie MURPHY of Mount Ayr. Great-granparents are Marilyn RICHARDS of
Mount Ayr and Karen QUICK of Lineville. ~ Thursday, January 22, 2015 Mount Ayr Record-News
Trent JENKINS and Kristi LARSON of Diagonal welcomed a baby boy into their family January 20, 2015. Carter Matthew
JENKINS weighed in at eight pounds and two ounces and was 21 and 1/4 inches. Carter was welcomed home by five siblings,
Trenidy, 8, Dawson, 7, Hunter, 5, Kaylee, 4, and Hayden, 4. His grandparents are Deana and Louis LUMBARD of Diagonal,
Deb LARSON and Brett GEORGE of Cromwell, Eric JENKINS of Lenox and John LARSON of Creston. ~ February 05, 2015,
Mount Ayr Record-News
Parker Dale CHUMBLEY was welcomed into the world January 28, 2015 by parents Taylor SCHAFFER and JJ CHUMBLEY
and siblings Quintin CHUMBLEY, 18, Mandy CHUMBLEY, 15, and the dog named Buddy, of Mount Ayr. The little man
weighed six pounds and 12 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Grandparents of Parker are Brenda and Raymond FEICK of
Orient, the late Dale SCHAFFER of Kent, Rose and Larry BAKRE of Grant City, MO, and Lonnie HUNTSMAN of Mount Ayr.
Parker's great-grandparents are Rachel and Jim WARDLOW of Creston. ~ February 05, 2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
Tony (Anthony) and Abby (Abigail) MILLER of Grove City, MN are the proud parents of Michael Joshua MILLER who was born
November 10, 2014. Michael weighed in at seven pounds 14 ounces and was 21 inches long. He was welcomed into the world by his parents Tony
and Abby, grandparents Fred and Ruth MILLER of Grove City, MN, Kurt RANDLES of Covington, IN, Bonnie RANDLES of Mount Ayr,
and great-grandparents Merrill RANDLES of Covington, IN, Dick and Joann GREEN of Mount Ayr, Maxine HOLYCROSS of Covington, IN and
Harold and Ginnie AKES of Osceola. ~ Thursday, February 12, 2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
Jerimiah and Allison SWIETLIK of Fontanelle are the proud parents of a baby boy, born March 10, 2015. Kaleb Nathaniel SWIETLIK weight in at eight pounds,
five ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long. Kaleb was welcomed home by Cassidy (9), Kaylen (6), and Eli (2). Grand parents of Kaleb are Sandra and Steven
SWIETLIK, of Tingley, and Deb and Duane REASONER of Ellston. ~ Thursday, March 19, 2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
Devon KELLER and Kelly BELT are the proud parents of a baby girl named Serenity Lynn KELLER on March 13, 2015. The little girl weighed in at seven pounds,
two ounces and was 20 inches long. Sererinty is welcomed home by Luther Ray (3) and Kiera Katherine (1). Grand parents are Clarence and Sharon KELLER of
Creston, Mark and Terri STEWART of Diagonal, and Brent BELT of Omaha, Nebraska. Great-grandparents are Linda MAY of Clarinda, Dan MAY of Shenandoah, Claudine
STERNAD of Omaha, Nebraska, and Steve BELT of Omaha, Nebraska. ~ Thursday, March 19, 2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
Cody and Valerie MORRISON of Creston welcomed a baby girl into their family March 14, 2015. Rylynn Patton MORISON weighed nine pounds, one ounce and
was 22 inches long. She was welcomed into the world by grandparents Darren and Tawnya JONES of Mount Ayr and Ernie and Nancy MORRISON of Creston, and
great-grandparents Jack and Colleen ANTISEL of Creston and Jim and Linda CRAWFORD of Prescott. ~ Thursday, March 19, 2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
Robert and Sarah SCHAFER of Mount Ayr are the proud parents of a baby girl, Brooklyn Mae SCHAFER, born March 26, 2015. The little girl weighed eight
pounds and was 19 inches long. She is welcomed home by two-year-old Kaelyn SCHAFER and grandparents Allen and Kristi SCHAFER of Diagonal, Eric DREDGE of
Mount Ayr and Diana and Shannon ARENDS of Diagonal, and great-grandparents Wilma SCHAFER of Mount Ayr, Royce and Judy DREDGE of Mount Ayr and Pamela MERRIFIELD
of Winter Haven, FL. ~ Thursday, April 02, 2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
Congratulations to Clay NEAS and Amber LINLIENTHAL on the birth of their son, Brantley Gene, born March 23, 2015 at 12:09 p.m. He weighed 6 pounds, nine
ounces and was 19 1/4 inches long. Grandparents are Justin and Julie NEAS of Mount Ayr, Aimee LaCAVA of Winterset and Kim and Kenny LILIENTHAL of Kellerton.
Great-grandparents are Cindy MORGAN and Neil MORGAN of Mount Ayr and great-grandmother, Darlene MORGAN. ~ Thursday, April 02, 2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
REDDING - Congratulations to Alyssa (BAINUM) and Jonathan ROSS of Las Vegas on the birth of their son. Mason Alexander was born on April 2nd and weighed
8 lb., 12 oz. Matthew BAINUM in Orlando, Florida, is the new first-time grandfather and Bobbi and Michael BAINUM are great-grandparents. ~ Thursday, April 16,
2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
Cindy and Malcolm McDEE of San Antonio, TX are the proud parents of a baby girl. Kaitlyn Grace was born April 12 at 12:29 a.m. and weighed six pounds,
nine ounces and was 20 inches long. She is welcomed home by two siblings, Jonas (6) and Bryson (4). She is also welcomed into the world by grandparents
Dale and Doris WALTERS of Mount Ayr and Beverly WYATT of Sealy, TX. ~ Thursday, April 30, 2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
Dr. Amy HYNEK McFARLAND and Mr. Stacy McFARLAND are the proud parents of a baby boy, Gus Hynek McFARLAND, who was born April 8, 2015 in Kirksville, MO.
The little man weighed six pounds and 11 ounces. He is welcomed into the world by grandparents Bill and Angie HYNEK of Ellston. ~ Thursday, May 07, 2015,
Mount Ayr Record-News
Tanya NAUMOVA and Justin CLARK of Frisco, TX, are the proud parents of a daughter, Kristina Elizabeth CLARK. She weighed seven pounds, two ounces and
was 20 inches long. She was born May 15, 2015. Her grandparents are Lana and Neil HARTMAN of Mount Ayr and Beth and Keith CLARK of St. Charles. ~ Thursday,
May 21, 2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
John and Cinnamon KERSHNER of Clearfield are the proud parents of a baby boy, Grey KERSCHNER, born May 21. Grey weighed seven pounds and was 20.5 inches long.
The little man was welcomed into the world by his ten siblings, Garrett (26), Gavin (20), Gunnar (18), Grace (17), Gage (16), Gladys (14), Gaela (13), Gianna
(11), Granton (6) and Genera (4). He was also welcomed by grand parents Jim and Sylvia KERSHNER and Steve and Raquel RAFTER, both of California. ~ Thursday,
May 28, 2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
BENTON - Congratulations to Matt and Katie SWANK [of Maryville MO] on the birth of their son, Nicholas James, born Thursday, June 4th. He is welcomed by his big sister
LeaAnn. Grandparents are Mike and Malinda SWANK. Great grandparents are Joan and Don STRINGHAM and Junior and Mary SWANK. ~ Thursday, June 11, 2015,
Mount Ayr Record-News
Ben and Kristen GRAHAM of Mount Ayr are the proud parents of a baby boy born June 3. Brayden Dean GRAHAM weighed 8 pounds seven ounces and was
20 1/4 inches long. He is welcomed home by a sister Ella GRAHAM (2). Brayden was also welcomed by granparents Tom and Janis CHRISTENSEN of Lenox and
Jerri GRAHAM and the late Steven GRAHAM of Urbandale. Great-grandparents are Brayden and Sandy TAYLOR of Mount Ayr and Richard and Mildred WALTER of Lenox.
~ Thursday, June 18, 2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
Eric and Tabitha REASLAND of Creston are the proud parents of a baby boy who was born June 15. Carter Glenn REASLAND weighed nine pounds, two ounces
and was 21 1/2 in height. Carter is welcomed home by grandparents Russell and Margie REASLAN of Creston, Douglass and Linda RICHIE of Blackburn, MO an d
Jerry and Kim LORENZEN of Deloit, and great-grandparents Jack and Lila GREENE of Creston, Delores RICHIE of Mount Ayr and Donna LORENZEN and Donna
CHILDRESS of Deloit. ~ Thursday, June 25, 2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
Wayne and Monica WALTERS of Mount Ayr are the parents of a son, Landon James WALTERS, born June 17 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moins. He weighed
seven pounds, nine ounces and was 20 inches long. Landon's older brother is Liam Grayson WALTERS (2). Landon's grandparents are William WALTERS and Camilla
BRABY of Blockton, Carroll TAYLOR, Mary Ellen DEVEREUX TAYLOR and Anne TAYLOR, all of Mount Ayr. His great-grandparents are Roland and Jane BUCK of
Mount Ayr and Keith and Velma WALTERS of Blockton. ~ Thursday, July 09, 2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
A baby boy, Parker John STEPHENS, was born to Alex and Sarah STEPHENS of Creston, IA at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, IA, on June 25, 2015.
Parker weighed 7 pounds and 15 ounces and was 21 inches long. The proud grandparents are John and Karleen STEPHENS of Diagonal and Crae and Jodie GEIST of
Mount Ayr. Great grandparents are Larry and Karon GILES of Mount Ayr. ~ Thursday, July 09, 2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
Kate and Cale HAINLINE of Mount Ayr are the proud parents of a baby boy. Hayden James HAINLINE was born on June 27, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital in
Maryville, MO. He weighed 6 pounds and 9 ounces and was 19 inches long. He is welcomed by his big sister, Rylie, age 2. Grandparents are Doug and Karen JOHNSON
of Gig Harbor, WA, Delvan and Sally OSWALD of Tarkio, MO, and Benson and D'Ambra HAINLINE of Mount Ayr. Great grandparents are Dearl KING of Galva, IA,
Karen DUGDAL of Omaha, NE, Ermil HAINLINE and John and Juanita SICKELS of Mount Ayr, and John HOLMES and Linda of Texas. ~ Thursday, July 09, 2015,
Mount Ayr Record-News
DOWN REDDING WAY - Born to Jacob and Mattie (STUTZMAN) PLANK, a daughter July 3, named Ruth. Welcomed by three brothers and four sisters.
~ Thursday, July 16, 2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
Brad and Alysha ENGLAND of Mount Ayr welcomed a baby girl into their family August 22, weighing seven pounds and seven ounces with a height
of 20 inches. Addyson Lynn is welcomed home by a sister, Aaylah, aged 2, and grand parents Todd and Julie ENGLAND and Robert and Marlene HINZ of
Mount Ayr. Her great-grandparents are Robert and Lois ENGLAND of Tingley, Elmer and Nancy YOUNG of Arispe and Bernice HINZ of Fonda. ~ Thursday, August 27, 2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
Jesse JOHNSON and Bridgette TAYLOR of Creston are the proud parents of a baby girl, born August 21 and weighing eight pounds and one ounce and was
20 inches tall. Kylie Nichole JOHNSON was welcomed home by one sibling, Elle TAYLOR, and grandparents Dayna TAYLOR, Lesa JOHNSON and Steve
JOHNSON. Great-grandparents are Sherry JOHNSON, Myrna and Dean THATCHER and Nanny and Papa PRYOR. Her great-great grandparents are Judy and Jack
HJULETT. ~ Thursday, August 27, 2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
Alex and Katie BAUER of Orient are the proud parents of a baby boy, Chase Michael BAUER, who weighed six pounds, 13 ounces and was 19 and 1/2 inches
tall. The little man was born August 21 and is welcomed into the world by grandparents Ron and Deb BAUER and Marvin and Rhonda FEICK, all of Orient,
and great-grandparents Jean BAUER, Max and Phyliss FEICK and William and Maxine TRIDLE, all of Orient. ~ Thursday, August 27, 2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
Tanner MILLER and Matt ONSTANK of Creston welcomed home a baby boy August 19, Alexander Lee ONSTANK, weighing eight pounds, two ounces and was
21 1/2 inches tall. His grandparents are Tonya NAUMAN and Troy DILLENBURG of Creston, Mike and Barb MILLER of Afton, Shannon ONSTANK of Mount Ayr and
John ONSTANK of Creston. ~ Thursday, August 27, 2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
Lukce and Beth LARSEN of Clearfield welcomed home Trey David LARSEN on August 14, 2015. He weighed seven pounds six ounces and was 19 1/2 inches
long. He has an older brother, Crew (16 months). Grandparents are Bill and Connie LARSEN of Clearfield, Dave and Jolene GOURLEY of Mount Ayr. Great-grandparents
are Dorothea LARSON of Clearfield and Christene SOLOMON of Evanston, Wyoming and Jack and Phyllis GORELEY and Clyde and Helen BELDING of
Lenox. ~ Thursday, September 03, 2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
Adam and Melissa CUNNINGHAM of Murray welcomed home Summer Lee CUNNINGHAM on August 14, 2015. The little girl weighed six pounds three ounces and was
19 inches long. She has two siblings, Alleah (7) and Peyton (5). Her grandparents are Mike and Marcie PAGE, Randy and Babs CUNNINGHAM, and Dennis and Joy
BROWN of Shannon City. Her great-grandparents are Marion and Jeanette PAGE of Shannon City, Richard CUNNINGHAM of Creston, Jim and Barbara SMITH of
Arispe, Dayna and Ray NUZUM of Winterset and Ellen BROWN of Creston. ~ Thursday, September 03, 2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
Andy and Jennifer KELLNER of Mount Ayr graciously received a baby girl into their family on August 27, weighing seven pounds and four ounces, and
measured 19 inches tall. Elizabeth Grace was excitedly welcomed home by big sister Ivy. Grandparents are Martha KELLNER of Nashotah, WI; Nancy HAWBAKER
of West Dundee, IL; and Lon HAWBAKER of Winterset. Great grandmothers are Priscilla WINTER and Audrey KELLNER of WI. ~ Thursday, September 17, 2015,
Mount Ayr Record-News
Jana Madge DOLECHECK was born on October 14, 2015, at 11:42 a.m. Jana was 8lbs and 19 inches long. She was welcomed by big brother Joel. Parents are
Darin and Darla DOLECHECK. Grandparents are Charlene GREENE and Cecil and Patti DOLECHECK. Great-grandparents are Peggy SKARDA and Ivan and Leola DOLECHECK,
all of Mount Ayr. ~ Thursday, October 22, 2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
Danika and Justin HORNYAK of Creston welcomed a baby boy into the world on Oct. 20, 2015. Therin Glenn HORNYAK weighed 6 lbs. 8 oz. and is 20 in. long. His grandparents are
Dana and Warren EVANS of Bridgewater, Greg MERTON of Swan and Brenda HORNYAK of Mount Ayr. Great grandparents are Nelda and Richard MORTON of Mingo, Grace GUANS and Arvid GUANS, both of Bridgewater, and Susan and Gearld SCHAEFER. The new baby is welcomed home by siblings, Ella, 9, and Aurora, 2. ~ Thursday, November 05, 2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
Ashley ESKRIDGE of Mount Ayr gave birth to a baby boy on Oct. 22, 2015. Draysen James ESKRIDGE weighed in a 6 lbs. 3 oz. and measued 19 in. long. His grandparents are Kathy BUCK of Mount Ayr and Loren THRAIKILL of Eagleville, MO. Great grandparents are Jim and Sue KIRSCHTEN of Miami, FL, Barb KIRSCHTEN of Navarre, FL and Jean THRAIKILL of Eaglevill, MO. The new baby is welcomed home by a two year old sibling, Brentley ESKRIDGE. ~ Thursday, November 05, 2015, Mount Ayr Record-News
Ashley and Bryan ALDEN of Mount Ayr are the proud parents of a little girl born November 2, 2015. Little Zella Lynn weighed six pounds 13 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Her grandparents include Suzanna ALDEN of Mount Ayr and Tommy and Brenda HORNYAK of Mount Ayr. Her Great-grandparent is Bonnie ALDEN of Mounty Ayr. Zella was welcomed home by three siblins, Jase (2), Zaidee (1) and Ryder (5). ~ Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, November 19, 2015
Congratulations to Matt and Katie ROUTH with the arrival of Miss Libby Mae. She arrived Tuesday, November 24, weighing in at 7 pounds, 5 ounces. Libby has a big sister, Clarie, and a big brother, Nash at home to greet her. ~ Mount Ayr Record-News, Clearview News, Thursday, December 03, 2015
Tyler and Alyssa LOVE of Lorimor, IA wish to announce the birth of their son, Sebastian Patrick LOVE. He was born at Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston IA on December 11, 2015, weighing in at
7 lbs. 10 oz. and measuring 19 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Tad and Teresa WERNEBURG of Creston, IA, Toni TAYLOR of Spring, Texas, and David LOVE of Lorimor, IA. Great-grandparents are
Jackie and Dwayne CANNON of Afton, IA, Bob TURNER of Osceola, IA, Linda and Denny HUNTSMAN of Mount Ayr, IA, and Cindy LOVE of Afton, IA. Great-great grandparents are John and Carol
MAY of Mount Ayr, IA. ~ Mount Ayr Record-News, Thursday, December 17, 2015
Photographs courtesy of Mount Ayr Record-News
Transcriptions by Sharon R. Becker, 2015 & 2016
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